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NextGen Top End tour

Seeing first hand again the devastation that TR4 brings, and the massive priority that good on-farm biosecurity needs to have in your daily business activities. A grower on the main benefit of the trip Sixteen people involved in the banana industry – including ten banana…

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35 years fighting Bunchy Top

After more than three decades as a Bunchy Top inspector, much-loved character Tom Maher began his well-deserved retirement earlier this year. Bunchy Top is a notoriously hard disease to detect, but despite losing one eye some 25 years ago, Mr Maher earned a reputation as a highly-skilled inspector and a valued…

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Bunchy Top’s next chapter well under way

Bunchy Top inspectors have hit the steep slopes of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, with Phase Four of the National Project now in full swing. The Hort Innovation Banana Fund project, which commenced on July 15 under Manager David Peasley, is focused on protecting commercial plantations,…

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Export insights from Asia Fruit Logistica

Australian Bananas were featured as part of Asia Fruit Logistica this year, with four companies coming on board to help investigate options for exports Eco Bananas, Nutrano, Good Life Organics, MacKays Marketing and banana levies invested in this Hong Kong trade show to capture market information, build awareness and develop…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – December 18, 2019

December 18, 2019 Content Donate to Banana Bushfire AppealFreshcare update: FSQ4.1Podcast: The battle against TR4Stay up-to-date on Panama TR4 news Video: Going green in your inter-rowsGrants available to help BMP ABGC seeks extension officer Congress 2021 destination Australian Bananas magazine Marketing Update Merry Christmas and ABGC Office Hours Donate to…

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Banana industry in good hands with new directors

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has appointed two new directors and farewelled a long-serving board member at its recent Annual General Meeting. The AGM, held at South Johnstone in December, marked the end of two stints and eight years representing the Western Australian industry…

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Banana nutrient trial reaches milestone

A banana nutrient rate trial comparing current nitrogen fertiliser use in commercial banana production systems with new minimum standard (nitrogen fertiliser) application rates reached a major milestone in November. The trial – which is assessing how these rates effect production, profitability and the environment – had its first harvest…