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ABGC is aware that natural disasters – particularly floods – can devastate banana farms and cause waste, including plants, to wash into waterways. While these events are outside growers’ control, it’s important to note that banana growers are committed to protecting the environment. Our growers…

Since new migrant worker protection laws came into effect on 1 July 2024, authorities have been cracking down on worker exploitation across industries – including agriculture. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers have already conducted many visits to businesses, providing education and checking compliance.For banana growers,…