Newsroom
Latest media releases from the Australian Banana Growers’ Council.
Media Contacts
Banana growers invited to Soil Health Workshops in March 2026
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is inviting growers across Far North Queensland to take part in a series of practical soil health workshops this March, delivered by well-known regenerative agriculture specialist Simon
Banana industry mobilises as import risk assessment continues
Australia’s banana growers are putting their money where their mouth is in 2026, signing up to make voluntary contributions to the Banana Imports Fighting Fund (BIFF) as the industry continues
National Agriculture Day
National Agriculture Day offers a chance for all Australians to stand with the land – something the peak industry body for banana growers hopes will extend well beyond 24 hours.
Australia celebrates National Banana Day
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is celebrating National Banana Day today, shining a spotlight on one of the nation’s most-loved fruits – and one of its quiet economic powerhouses.
Keep 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.