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Email GlennNominations 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).
Major coalition: Urgent mental health help needed in agriculture
A major coalition has sent a powerful message calling for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture.
Reliable roads essential for future of FNQ banana industry
The chair of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council has called for urgent action to improve infrastructure connecting Far North Queensland to the south.
Wangan growers recognised as Australian biosecurity champions
Shayne and Blaise Cini, of Karden Qld Pty Ltd (trading as Edari Bananas), have been named the 2024 Australian Farm Biosecurity Producers of the Year at the Australian Biosecurity Awards.
Major milestone in the management of Panama TR4
Queensland’s ongoing management of Panama TR4 will be led by the banana industry from 1 July 2023.