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Even better BetterBunch

27 May 2022

By Kathryn Dryden, ABGC Keeping track of the nutrients and chemicals applied on your farm is best practice. It’s even better if growers do this regularly, rather than rushing as they prepare for an au...

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Maria joins the Best Practice team

10 May 2022

The ABGC Best Practice Team has welcomed Maria Ribbeck to the team based in South Johnstone. Maria will be joining the Best Practice project until the end of June 2022 to support water quality monitor...

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Eyes in the skies

29 April 2022

Since December last year, the ABGC Best Practice team has been flying a small drone over 40 farms across the Johnstone and Tully catchments to capture high resolution images of banana paddocks.These i...

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More than just bananas for NextGen group

29 April 2022

By Shanara Veivers, DAF South JohnstoneAre you a grower striving to improve your business, looking to innovate and willing to share your experiences with like-minded growers?If so, the NextGen banana ...

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Mini roadshows back in 2022

29 April 2022

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 Nati...

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Chair Column – Stephen Lowe

29 April 2022

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 t...

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CEO column – Jim Pekin

29 April 2022

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 grower...

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Challenges facing banana industry

22 April 2022

There’s not too much more that can be thrown at Australian banana producers at the moment.Market prices below cost of production, high production rates, ongoing COVID consumer buying challenges, labou...

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60 Years of ABGC

22 December 2021

Sixty years ago, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council was formed. In the time since, its dealt with challenges like pest and disease incursions, natural disasters, expansion and the COVID-19 hea...

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SWP and PLS to merge into one scheme

22 December 2021

From 4 April 2022, the Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) will be replaced by a new single Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme – aimed at simplifying administ...

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60 Years of ABGC – Best practice progress

22 December 2021

In the past 60 years, there’s been an enormous amount of progress made when it comes to banana farmers improving their farming practices. The ABGC has played a pivotal role, with the support of F...

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Rock Ridge Farming Named Business of the Year

21 December 2021

Tableland banana grower Rock Ridge Farming was crowned Business of the Year at the 2021 Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in October.Run by Peter and Chelley Howe and family, Rock...

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Innisfail growers on Panama TR4 management

15 September 2021

Mandatory biosecurity, ongoing education and incentive programs were some of the suggestions given to the Panama TR4 Program’s Management Board by Innisfail growers at a focus group meeting. The Panam...

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