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Email GlennNational 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.
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.