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Chlorpyrifos Q&A + Update

APVMA releases chlorpyrifos proposed regulatory decision Today the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) released its proposed regulatory decision on the reconsideration of chlorpyrifos( e.g Strikeout 500 plus many other products), which is widely used in for the control of pests in agricultural, horticultural,…

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Special ABGC Member Offer

10% Member Discount on Cyclone Insurance. This is not a member benefit that would be accessible in time for TC Jasper unfortunately, but may be useful for consideration in future… CelsiusPro says its Cyclone Rapid Recovery Insurance(CRRI) is a cutting-edge solution for banana growers facing the…

Destruction zone workshops – POSTPONED. Cyclone preparedness resources available

Dear growers, Due to the uncertainty over the impact that Tropical Cyclone Jasper is likely to have on the NQ coast next week, two workshops planned to discuss TR4 destruction zones have been postponed. The workshops – planned for Innisfail (Wed, 13 Dec) and Tully…

Tropical Cyclone Jasper

With Tropical Cyclone Jasper moving towards Queensland’s east coast, growers are reminded that the ABGC has a number of resources available to help prepare before a cyclone hits and in the aftermath.There are a number of steps that can be taken to protect crops and…

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TR4 Destruction Zone Review Workshops

No images? Click here5 December, 2023 Have your say on the future of your levy-funded TR4 Control ProgramReview of destruction zones As a levy payer you are helping to fund the ABGC’s TR4 Control Program. After receiving feedback from a number of growers, destruction zones are one part of the program that…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 3 November, 2023

Australian Banana Growers’ Council AGM – November 15 Members are invited to join the Board and Senior Staff for the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council, either in person at South Johnstone or via video link. You’ll also get a chance to…

Changes to Post Entry Quarantine for bananas

When new banana plant material is imported into Australia, rigorous Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) disease screening is undertaken to protect the banana industry against known and emerging biosecurity threats. While changes to banana quarantine services are currently underway, the same strict standards that growers and…