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Update on regulatory action on crop protection chemicals

By Rosie GodwinMany growers and resellers have been expressing concern over the potential outcomes of the Chlorpyrifos (e.g Strike-Out, Lorsban) and Neonicotinoids including Imidacloprid (e.g. Confidor Guard) and Clothianidin (e.g Shield) reviews and their possible impacts on the banana industry.These chemical actives are currently under…

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Even better BetterBunch

By Kathryn Dryden, ABGC Keeping track of the nutrients and chemicals applied on your farm is best practice. It’s even better if growers do this regularly, rather than rushing as they prepare for an audit. Not only is it best practice, but there are regulations that make…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 May, 2022

Content Outcomes from ABGC board meeting Free nutrient management workshops for FNQ growersFNQ Mini RoadshowsTips for tax timeABGC CEO announces retirement Outcomes from ABGC Board meeting ABGC Directors and senior staff held their quarterly board meeting at Coolangatta (Gold Coast) last week. While in the region,…

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ABGC announces retirement of long-serving CEO

Australian Banana Growers’ Council Chair Stephen Lowe today announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer, Jim Pekin. “Jim has been advocating for those who grow Australia’s favourite fruit for more than a decade. “He was appointed in the role in the wake of Cyclone Yasi in…

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ABGC announces retirement of CEO

23 May, 2022 ABGC announces retirement of CEODear GrowersAustralian Banana Growers’ Council chair Stephen Lowe will tomorrow officially announce the retirement of long-serving CEO Jim Pekin. Mr Lowe and Mr Pekin wanted to ensure ABGC members and banana growers more broadly heard the news first, with the…

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Grower’s e-bulletin – 18 May, 2022

ContentsABGC Federal Election prioritiesMinimise your carbon footprintNQ mini roadshows to focus on pest and disease managementFunding for land conservationBanana Women’s Network revitalised ABGC Federal Election prioritiesThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council has outlined the industry’s priorities to key MPs ahead of the Federal Election on Saturday.In the…

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Maria joins the Best Practice team

The ABGC Best Practice Team has welcomed Maria Ribbeck to the team based in South Johnstone. Maria will be joining the Best Practice project until the end of June 2022 to support water quality monitoring and extension. Maria has come to ABGC after working for…