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Hunting activities pose serious risk to banana industry and local economy

Banana growers have pleaded with recreational pig hunters in Far North Queensland to not enter banana farms without permission, warning that a recent spate of illegal trespassing posed a serious risk to their $600 million industry and the Cassowary Coast economy. The Australian Banana Growers’…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – October 10, 2019

October 10, 2019 Content New option for treating leaf spotTweed AGM noticeNew quad bike safety standardSave the Date – Coffs and MurwillumbahSeptember Marketing HighlightsPacific Labour Scheme R&D speed dating a success Tully MIP update New ways to keep in touch New option for treating leaf spot…

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‘Speed date’ banana industry researchers

Some of the Australian banana industry’s top researchers will ‘speed date’ growers in Innisfail next month. As the name implies, this short and sharp extension event will feature a format made popular through the National Banana Roadshows – essentially giving growers and researchers a chance…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – September 24, 2019

September 24, 2019 Content Reserve your spot for R&D speed datingBanana production figures Industry represented in CanberraTweed BGA AGMRum Jungle named Landcare finalistsFree soil health programBananas fuel tennis playersRural Women’s Award Reserve your spot for R&D speed dating It’s speed dating – but not…

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Update: Queensland Reef Regulations

September 19, 2019 Update: Queensland Reef Regulations Reef bill passes Queensland Parliament The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) remains hopeful the Queensland Government will reconsider impractical aspects of proposed reef regulations, despite a Bill passing through parliament today paving the way for the controversial reforms.…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – September 16, 2019

September 16, 2019 Content Chemicals up for reviewSpeed dating is back! Sciaccas win FNQ AwardBanana biosecurity on showNew laws for farm trespassRural reset for NSW farmers Chemicals up for review A number of commonly used chemicals are under review by the APVMA. Among those…

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Update: Proposed Queensland Reef Regulations

September 13, 2019 Update: Proposed Queensland Reef Regulations The Australian Banana Growers’ Council continues to advocate strongly for our industry’s best interests as the Queensland Government moves ahead with its proposed Reef Regulations. Meeting the Minister The ABGC chair, CEO and Strategy Manager this week…