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Growers’ e-bulletin – July 19, 2017

19 July, 2017 INDUSTRY UPDATE TR4 INFORMATION The ABGC Board has committed to providing regular updates via email to the industry throughout the current round of testing of suspect plant material found on a Tully farm last week. In terms of ongoing on-farm biosecurity management, the…

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Record crowds expected at Australia’s most unique banana contest

Organisers of the Australian Banana Packing Championships are tipping record crowds at this year’s event, after the unique contest gained international exposure in 2016. Held each year at the Innisfail Show, the championships are believed to be the country’s only contest showcasing the banana industry’s…

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Suspect Panama TR4 Samples on Tully farm

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) has today announced a suspect Panama TR4 detection on a Tully farm. The Australian Banana Growers Council (ABGC) urges growers to ramp up their on-farm biosecurity measures in light of the news of this suspect detection. “The initial molecular test has come…

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New Report – Planning for TR4

In May and June, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) provided assistance to interested growers to prepare their Farm Biosecurity Management Plan. This week, pathologist, Shane Dullahide reported on that work. Shane assisted growers to develop individual plans tailored to the operations of their banana…

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Disease resistant bananas key to industry’s survival

Two world renowned scientists have told delegates at the 2017 Australian Banana Industry Congress, that developing disease resistant banana varieties is key to the long term survival of the industry. Dr Frédéric Bakry of France and American Professor Randy Ploetz addressed the biennial conference in…

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Banana industry honours former leader

Former Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) chair Doug Phillips has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the banana industry during a ceremony in his honour in Sydney. Mr Phillips was presented the one and only ABGC Award of Honour 2017 at the Australian Banana…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – June 2, 2017

No Images? Click here 2 June, 2017 ABGC board meeting The ABGC Board met in northern NSW last week. Highlights were the focus on TR4 management, banana marketing, reef regulations and a meeting with Tweed growers. TR4 Management Chair Stephen Lowe said the Board discussed ongoing biosecurity measures…