Category: News & Media

National Banana Development and Extension teamThe FNQ mini roadshows due to be held in June will shed light on integrated pest and disease management. It is a hot topic with banana growers as the National Banana Development and Extension team are finding out from talking…

As ABGC Chair and a grower myself, I can certainly relate to the growing concerns of producers nationally as we collectively navigate through some of the most challenging times we’ve ever faced.Over the last 60 years of production there have been tough periods but it…

Growers are fully aware of the tough situation in the industry currently, with low banana prices and increasing input costs causing major financial stress.Input CostsAll of Australia, including growers, are all feeling the impact of world issues through significant increases in fuel prices.Countries emerging from…