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The Federal Government (DAFF) has announced a review of quarantine arrangements to allow fresh banana imports from the Philippines. The ABGC strongly opposes this proposal. Key Risks  Australia is one of the few countries free from the most problematic banana diseases – this disease-free status…

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…

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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.…

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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…

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