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Banana biosecurity at its best

Two Australian banana farms have been recognised on a national stage for outstanding biosecurity practices, proving size is no barrier to best practice. Mackay Farming Group (QLD), Australia’s largest banana producer, and Rum Jungle Organics (NT), who farm 2.5 hectares of the fruit, have each received a Farm Biosecurity Producer of the…

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Banana growers encouraged to apply for leadership opportunities

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is encouraging its members to apply for two unique opportunities, designed to develop future leaders in agriculture. The Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) program aims to build vision and skills across a range of tropical horticulture industries and is…

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Australian Bananas Magazine – April 2018

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Growers’ e-bulletin – April 4, 2018

4 April, 2018 Content Consultancy to develop new plan for TR4Panama TR4 ready?Flood-hit areas eligible for helpReminder: HARPS meetingsAustralian Bananas mag out soonShow Matt your rejectsNuffield ScholarshipsHort Code now in placeEntries for Coffs Harbour show Consultancy to develop new plan for TR4 The Queensland Department of…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – March 23, 2018

March 23, 2018 Content Pigs, Panama and leading your industryCassowary Coast growers, we need you!Rummaging through your reject binsQLD Rural Women’s Award winnerBananas classic creates buzzHighest risk growers get Panama TR4 read ABGC Board discussion The ABGC Board met in Brisbane last week. Highlights included the…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – March 9, 2018

9 March, 2018 Content HARPS meetings updateFreckle Free NTNational Biosecurity AwardsWatkins named award finalistNQ sediment workshopFeast of the SensesAg leadership programBananas back on TV Registration required for HARPS meetings Growers who wish to attend one of a number of scheduled HARPS Awareness Sessions planned over the…

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National recognition for banana biosecurity best practice

March 7, 2018 National recognition for banana biosecurity best practice The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has congratulated two Australian banana farming companies, who have received national honours for outstanding biosecurity practices. Mackay Farming Group (Queensland) and Rum Jungle Organics (Northern Territory) were presented…