Category: News & Media
Growers’ e-bulletin – July 17, 2018
17 July, 2018 Content Workplace safety workshopsPanama TR4 Ready launchCountry of Origin labelling Banana nutrition researchRecognition for Rum JungleHort MembershipRoadshow fast approaching WH&S workshops from tomorrow The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has organised two North Queensland meetings this week to discuss recent concerns around WH&S regulations. The meetings…
Banana winners are grinners at Show
They say many hands make light work, but the Banana Exhibit judges at the Innisfail and District Show might disagree. The range of banana hands, along with bunches, cartons and singles, were top quality – with multiple local growers taking home awards today (July 12).…
Growers’ e-bulletin – July 6, 2018
No Images? Click here 6 July, 2018 Content Workplace SafetyLeaf Spot increaseRubbish reminderHARPs and HACCP refresher#PanamaTR4ReadyLooking to export?Banana industry LEADsDownload BetterBunchReserve your Roadshow spot Workplace Safety The Australia Banana Growers’ Council has responded to concerns over recent improvement notices issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WH&SQ)…
WH&S Update
Legislative provisions relating to WH&S on banana farms can be found in the Work Health and Safety Regulation document below. One of the main issues to note is that the regulations include a requirement for a travel restraint for bagging machines. Details can be found at: Section 78:…
Banana growers get in the zone
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries And Australian Banana Growers’ Council 30 October 2018 Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) is one of the biggest challenges facing the Far North Queensland banana industry – but simple steps can make a big…
Leaf spot increase in NQ
Banana growers are reporting an increase in the incidence of ‘leaf spot’ in the north Queensland production area. If leaf spot is not controlled it can have a serious effect on banana production. ‘Leaf spot’ is the term which commonly refers to Leaf Speckle and…