Category: News & Media
Growers’ e-Bulletin – 16 December 2016
[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Grower input required for Levy Investments” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) is looking for growers’ input into its new Banana Industry Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) currently being updated for 2017-2022. HIA’s website notes the most…
Another reason we love Brownlow superstar Patrick Dangerfield
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is pleased to hear that AFL superstar Patrick Dangerfield is a fan of bananas! He caught up with growers and ABGC while filming for an up-coming episode of IFISHTV in North Queensland last week. The 2016 Brownlow Medallist sported…
Changing of the guard
The peak national body for the Australian banana industry – the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) – has appointed a new Executive Committee and two new Directors to its board. Former ABGC Deputy Chair Stephen Lowe has taken the reins as Chair after the position…
Growers’ e-Bulletin – 25 November 2016
[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Doug Phillips receives state recognition” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Well-deserved recognition for ABGC Chairman Doug Phillips this week, acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to the banana industry at a Queensland agriculture conference. Addressing the AgFuture Awards presentation in…
ABGC promotes use of tissue culture plant material
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has backed ongoing use of registered tissue culture nurseries as part of expected biosecurity obligation. ABGC Research and Development Manager, Dr Rosie Godwin said using clean banana planting material was a fundamental component of good biosecurity practice. “It’s really…
Celebrity guests to celebrate Banana Industry Congress 2017
Comedian Anh Do and acclaimed chef/restauranteur Peter Kuruvita will be among a host of special guests appearing at the Australian Banana Industry’s largest national conference in Sydney, 2017. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has revealed preparations for the Australian Banana Industry Congress are gaining…