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Panama Tropical Race 4
Simple steps to protect your farm from Panama TR4, plus where to find the latest information on the disease and how you can help stop the spread.
Consultation for the Tr4 code of practice amendment has now closed.
ABGC, on behalf of industry, is proposing changes to the Panama TR4 Code of Practice, to allow for smaller destruction zones.
Thank you to growers who provided valuable feedback on this proposal.
A feedback report will be available soon. Click below to find out more.
TR4 Control Program Team
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Geoff WIlson
Jess Portch
Skye Orsmond
SIMPLE STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR FARM FOR PANAMA TR4
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1. EXCLUDE, EXCLUDE, EXCLUDE!
Limit vehicle and machinery movement into your banana paddocks.
2. IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM TO MANAGE FOOTWEAR
Provide footwear to people coming onto your farm.
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4. MANAGE PLANT MATERIAL
Avoid sourcing planting material from other people’s farms.
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REMEMBER – COME CLEAN, LEAVE CLEAN!
There are people available to answer any questions you have. Contact the Australian Banana Growers’ Council office on 07 3278 4786 if you need assistance.
THE CASE FOR A TR4 FIVE YEAR CONTROL & CONTAINMENT PROGRAM
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council Business Case discusses the rationale for the industry and the Queensland Government to invest in the TR4 Program for the future.
OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR GROWERS
Biosecurity Queensland has launched the #PanamaTR4Ready campaign – you can find out more and access their resources here.