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Member Pulse Check: Inform Fuel, Fertiliser & Plastics Situation Updates

As global events continue to impact the cost and availability of fuel, fertiliser and plastics, ABGC is gathering regular grower feedback. This is to ensure our advocacy is informed by current on-farm realities and to help prioritise industry needs in discussions with Government. To support this, we are launching a Member…

Meet our board director – Gary Fattore

01. What is your role within the industry (e.g. grower, COO, banana category manager)? I work in supply chain as a Category Manager for Costa Farms, with a focus on connecting production, operations and market outcomes across the supply chain. 02. What is your background and how did you…

Upcoming webinar: Banana Farming Systems Under Pressure – June 16, 2026

How do farming systems influence disease risk?The Queensland Department of Primary Industries invites growers, researchers, industry advisors and stakeholders to attend the next webinar in its Fusarium wilt TR4 knowledge-sharing series: Banana Systems Under Pressure.This webinar explores a critical question: How do farming systems influence…

Important updates in banana imports process

The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today released key information relating to their ongoing assessment into importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. This includes: A high-level trip report on their technical visit to five farms in Davao del Norte, Bukidnon and Davao de Oro. An Issues Paper, outlining…

Get to know Hannah O’Kane – Member Administration Support Officer

Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is pleased to welcome Hannah O’Kane to the team as our new Member Administrator Support Officer. Hannah joins ABGC with a strong passion for supporting people and building positive relationships. In her role, she will work closely with growers and industry…

Meet our board director – Tayla Mackay

01. What is your role within the industry (e.g. grower, COO, banana category manager)? I am the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mackays Marketing, working closely with growers and supply chain partners to ensure efficient market access, strong commercial outcomes, and sustainable growth across the banana industry. 02. What…

Minimum Wages Increase from 1 July 2026

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages following the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision. The new rates will take effect from 1 July 2026 and apply across a range of industries, including horticulture businesses and employees…