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8 March, 2021ContentDisaster Relief AssistanceMinisterial visitsFarm clean up help offered Disaster Relief AssistanceThe Queensland and Federal Governments have activated the first steps in Disaster Recovery Assistance for Far Northern growers affected by last week’s cyclonic storm.Financial assistance will be provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster…

The Opal Packaging Company would like to help growers severely affected by this week’s storm to clean up damaged plantations by offering some of its casual workers to assist in fields over the next few weeks to clear bunch covers, string etc.     Opal…

Cyclonic winds hit FNQ farmsMarch 2, 2020The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has been contacting Far Northern growers and assisting the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to make an assessment on crop losses caused by cyclonic winds.  While TC Niran has not crossed the coast, winds…

23 February, 2021ContentStay up-to-date on workforce issuesRegister crop losses ABGC Board MeetingCoffs Bypass – Panama PresentationNSW NextGen MeetingsNSW soil and nutrient workshops Simple tips to protect your farmCongress Call for Abstracts Workforce issues homepage & new recruitment numbersThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council has set up a new landing page for…