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PANAMA TR4 Communications and Engagement Officer
Email GlennKeep bananas local: growers label imports ‘risky and unnecessary’
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has rejected calls to import fruit from the Philippines.
APPLICATIONS OPEN: BANANA BMP’S BEST PRACTICE FUND
Applications are now open for BMP’s Best Practice Fund Grants.
Banana industry celebrates best of bunch at Congress
Best and brightest awarded at Banana Industry’s premier event.
BANANA INDUSTRY ON SHOW AT 2025 CONGRESS ON THE GOLD COAST
The key national event for banana growers and industry returns to the Gold Coast from 6–8 August at RACV Royal Pines Resort.
Nominations Open: Future Farming Award 2025
Nominations are now open for the Future Farming Award.
TR4 surveillance restarts
Surveillance resumes to continue protecting Australia’s banana industry from the devastating impacts of Panama TR4.
Growers and industry behind #1 fruit come together for Congress
Banana growers, researchers, and industry stakeholders from Australia and around the world will meet on the Gold Coast from 6-8 August to take part in the 16th Australian Banana Industry Congress.
ABGC recommences surveillance to safeguard Australia’s banana industry
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has officially announced the recommencement of TR4 surveillance, delivered by ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity).