DAFF Review into Potential Banana Imports from the Philippines
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Keep bananas local: growers label imports ‘risky and unnecessary’
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has rejected calls to import fruit from the Philippines, saying the imports are unnecessary and would create serious risk for the Australian industry. The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today announced a review of quarantine arrangements…
Update: Banana Import Proposal
Protecting Australia’s Banana Industry The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has today announced a review of quarantine arrangements following a formal request from the Philippines to consider alternate measures to allow fresh banana imports into Australia. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has strongly opposed this…
APPLICATIONS OPEN: BANANA BMP’S BEST PRACTICE FUND
Delivered by ABGC to support growers to achieve productivity and environmental stewardship. Funded by the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program for improved water quality outcomes. The Banana BMP’s Best Practice Fund supports projects that reduce nutrient, pesticide and sediment runoff from banana farms.…
SUCCESSION PLANNING: FUTUREPROOFING SUCCESS
See John Moor's PowerPoint Presentation from the Banana Congress By Skye OrsmondWhen I ask banana growers what gets them up in the morning, there’s a common reply: “Working towards something for the next generation.”If that’s one of the main reasons we farm, why is…
Australian Bananas Magazine – Issue 74
ISSUE 74 SINK YOUR TEETH INTO CONGRESS - HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GOLD COAST + LOTS MORE
Managing Farm Waste Responsibly
ABGC is aware that natural disasters – particularly floods – can devastate banana farms and cause waste, including plants, to wash into waterways. While these events are outside growers’ control, it’s important to note that banana growers are committed to protecting the environment. Our growers…