News & Media | Australian Banana Growers

Heritage, heart and the Horsford family

By Skye Orsmond, Senior Communications Officer “I’ve got three grandsons farming bananas.”John Horsford doesn’t hesitate when asked what makes him proud. The words come with a smile, but they also capture more than 60 years of hard work, resilience and family commitment. What began with…

Cassowary Coast Feral Pig Aerial Culling Program

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is planning an aerial feral pig control program for late October to early November, and ABGC is working closely with Council to help banana growers participate. Feral pigs are a significant environmental pest. They also pose a biosecurity risk by moving soil…

New Dashboard gives growers clearer view of levy investments

Banana growers can now explore their industry’s investment priorities, current projects and future opportunities through a new digital tool launched by Hort Innovation.Hort Innovation has launched new Horticulture Investment Roadmaps and a digital Dashboard, designed to provide growers with a clearer view of the priorities…

Annual General Meeting 2026

The 2026 Australian Banana Growers’ Council AGM is coming up, details as follows:Location: Tully Civic Centre – 38-40 Bryant St, Tully Qld 4854Time & Date: 5.30pm (Queensland time) on Wednesday 11th November 2026.Please RSVP for your attendance here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PNkSkGqRmM If not attending in person, members can…

Member Pulse Check Survey Update

As global events continue to influence the cost and availability of key farm inputs such as fuel, fertiliser and plastics, Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is committed to ensuring our advocacy reflects the real challenges and opportunities facing growers. To support this, we are continuing our…

Managing banana bags

Good for the environment Protects our land and waterways. Good for your business Prevents unnessary loss and fines. Good for community Maintains our social license to keep farming. Banana bunch covers are an essential crop protection tool used to maintain fruit quality and reduce pest…

Working Holiday Maker changes & what they mean for banana growers

Changes to the Working Holiday Maker program announced in Canberra last week have significant implications for horticulture, but strong industry advocacy has already delivered some important progress for growers facing urgent workforce shortages. The Federal Government announced a suite of migration reforms on 17 September, including…