CEO Column – December 2019

– Jim Pekin Since the 1990s, the banana industry has significantly improved practices and reduced the amount of nutrients leaving farms. The industry is rightly proud of this, with 92% of land under production now benchmarked against the BMP Guidelines. This has been achieved voluntarily and without regulation. Growers know better than anyone that environmental best practice makes…

Growers’ e-bulletin – December 13, 2019

December 9, 2019 Content New ABGC DirectorsABGC board meetingA-peeling idea from Australian BananasNQ recording requirements in place Banana team seeks extension officerNutrient trial reaches milestone Who gets TR4 surveillance  Sustainability in Australian horticulture  New edition of Australian Bananas mag     New ABGC Directors   The Australian Banana Growers’ Council…

New water meter proposal for non-urban landholders

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