2019 Australian Banana Packing Championship Australian Banana Growers Council 2019-08-21 | The 2019 Australian Banana Packing Championship showcases some of the skill involved in getting the popular fruit onto grocery shelves around the country. Held as part of the Innisfail Show, teams from Tully and Innisfail compete for the prestigious banana trophy, before backpackers take to the floor to put their packing abilities to the test. A great chance to showcase some of the work that usually happens behind closed (shed) doors across the region!
Simon Mattsson - Closing Sunlight Use Efficiency Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-08-27 | Simon Mattsson closes the series with his sunlight use efficiency framing — why bare ground exposed to sunlight is an untapped opportunity for production.Part of ABGC's Soil Health for Banana Growers series, filmed at ABGC's 2026 soil health workshops.
Simon Mattsson - Measuring Soil Biological Health in Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-08-27 | Simon Mattsson runs a live Solvita respiration test and shares his approach to evaluating biological products before you buy.Part of ABGC's Soil Health for Banana Growers series, filmed at ABGC's 2026 soil health workshops.
Simon Mattsson - Structure Compaction Aggregates Pore Space Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-08-27 | Simon Mattsson demonstrates how cultivation breaks down soil aggregates and reduces pore space, and talks through controlled traffic as a practical way to manage compaction.Part of ABGC's Soil Health for Banana Growers series, filmed at ABGC's 2026 soil health workshops.
Simon Mattsson - Chemistry Total Fertility vs Availabl Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-08-27 | Simon Mattsson breaks down the difference between what a standard soil test shows and your soil's full nutrient reserve, plus why Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) matters for nutrient retention in Wet Tropics soils.Part of ABGC's Soil Health for Banana Growers series, filmed at ABGC's 2026 soil health workshops.
Simon Mattsson - Soil = Three Equal Components Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-08-27 | Soil health specialist Simon Mattsson explains why chemistry, structure and biology all carry equal weight in a healthy soil, and why biology has been the most overlooked of the three.Part of ABGC's Soil Health for Banana Growers series, filmed at ABGC's 2026 soil health workshops.
Simon Mattsson - Plant Diversity and Root Function Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-08-27 | Simon Mattsson explains how plant roots feed soil biology, and shares his own intercropping trial results on boosting mycorrhizal fungi diversity.Part of ABGC's Soil Health for Banana Growers series, filmed at ABGC's 2026 soil health workshops.
3. KNOW YOUR MACHINE - Understanding the controls on your spreader. Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-07-21 | ...
5. SHUT IT DOWN - Maintaining and cleaning your spreader after every run. Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-07-21 | ...
2. READY TO ROLL - Connecting your spreader and heading to the paddock. Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-07-21 | ...
1. TAKE FIVE- Five safety tips when using a spreader. Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-07-09 | Got a new spreader? Whether you're setting up for the first time or training a worker, start here. Watch the videos, follow the steps, and use the calculator (found online at www.abgc.org.au) to get your settings right.
Nutrient Management Check In Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-05-21 | When Navpreet and Gursharan noticed stunted growth and yellowing leaves in a new block at Hill60 Plantation, they knew something wasn’t right. By soil testing and working with the BMP Team, they identified nutrient toxicity issues and put a tailored nutrient management plan in place - with impressive results. ✅ Healthier plants ✅ Better fruit quality ✅ A clear understanding on each paddock’s needs. A great example of how targeted nutrient management can make a real difference on-farm. 🌱🍌 The Banana Best Management Practice Project (2023-2026) is funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program and delivered by Australian Banana Growers’ Council's in partnership with north Queensland growers. #BananaBestPracticePaysOff #ABGCatWork
Bunchy Top Tips: Manual destruction Australian Banana Growers Council 2026-02-06 | The Bunchy Top team, part of the Australian Banana Growers' Council, demonstrates how to manually destroy a banana plant with Bunchy Top.
Back the Banana Imports Fighting Fund Australian Banana Growers Council 2025-12-17 | Banana Imports Committee Chair and Lakeland grower, Paul Inderbitzen, asks growers to back our industry's fight against banana imports.
Bananas: feeding the nation and fuelling communities Australian Banana Growers Council 2025-09-02 | Families at the heart of Australia’s banana industry are nourishing the nation and their own communities. Hear from farmers, industry leaders and their families on why this vibrant industry is thriving — and supporting people right across the country. 🌏🌱 #australianbananas
Tully kids love bananas, and their community. Hear from the next generation of farmers. Australian Banana Growers Council 2025-09-02 | The small town of Tully, in Far North Queensland, is famous for its heavy rainfall – and for producing Australia’s favourite fruit. Here, multi-generational farming families have built their lives and livelihoods around bananas. At the foot of the mighty Mount Tyson, we visit St Clare’s School to hear from the younger generations – children growing up in a close-knit community, surrounded by agriculture and nourished by the unique goodness of life in a farming town.
Meet the BMP Team supporting growers and their sustainable farming goals Australian Banana Growers Council 2025-04-24 | ABGC's Best Management Practice Team are passionate about helping banana growers in the Wet Tropics adopt best management farming practices that work to improve productivity and the environment. They support growers to make on-farm improvements that reduce nutrient, sediment and pesticide flowing to local waterways.Banana BMP services span from farm mapping, self-assessment tools, nutrient management planning, audit and accreditation advice through to grant funding applications.These services are funded by the Queensland Government's Queensland Reef Water Quality Program and are free to all banana growers in the Wet Tropics region. Reach out and stay-tuned for upcoming workshop opportunities.The Banana Best Management Practice Project (2023-2026) is funded through the Queensland Government's Queensland Reef Water Quality Program and delivered by Australian Banana Growers' Council in partnership with growers.
Introduction to Banana Bunchy Top Disease in Punjabi Australian Banana Growers Council 2025-03-14 | ABGC's Bunchy Top inspector, Amardeep Singh, shares some key information about Bunchy Top in Punjabi
2024 wrap - Australian Banana Growers Australian Banana Growers Council 2024-11-22 | Produced for the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Australian Banana Growers' Council
Panama TR4 presentation at the National Banana Roadshow Series, Tully FNQ Aug 2024 Australian Banana Growers Council 2024-09-10 | Panama TR4 Project Manager Geoff Wilson brings growers, stakeholders and interested parties up-to-date with the latest on Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) at the Tully Roadshow - part of the National Roadshow Series developed by the National Banana Extension and Development team. Extension events are funded as part of the National Banana Development and Extension Program (BA19004). This project is funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation banana research and development levy, co-investment from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.More information available at:https://www.panamatr4protect.com.au/
ABGC Bunchy Top Disease Training | Coorabell, 2023 Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-12-15 | The Australian Banana Growers’ Council was pleased to deliver an on-farm workshop at Coorabell in Northern NSW on 25 October this year to assist growers in the early detection and eradication of Banana Bunchy Top Virus infection on their farms. Aside from tips and techniques provided to growers on how to spot and destroy Bunchy Top, NSW DPI also added to the event with a workshop on new banana varieties! Another workshop will be provided in 2024 for interested growers. Check out these behind the scenes shots in this video, and keep an eye out for invitations to the next workshop. These initiatives are supported through Hort Innovation project BA21003 using the banana industry research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government to support ongoing and sustainable banana production in Australia
Panama TR4 surveillance crucial for continued control Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-09-14 | Hear from the Australian Banana Growers' Council Chair, Leon Collins, on why surveillance for Panama TR4 is of paramount importance for the TR4 Control Program.#panamatr4 #fnq #bananafarming #biosecurity
Spreading the word on Panama TR4 Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-09-12 | Panama TR4 is a serious soil-borne fungus that affects banana plants. As a community, we need to share knowledge and raise awareness of this destructive disease.Hear from FNQ growers on why on-farm biosecurity practices are important and ways that we can help slow the spread.#tr4 #panamaTR4 #panamatr4protect #fnq
Bunchy Top Tips: Tidy v Untidy Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-07-14 | Head out into the field with the Bunchy Top team's Sam Stringer to find out about the ideal conditions for detecting Bunchy Top.
BMP turns 10! Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-05-31 | 10 Years of Banana Best Management Practice was celebrated at #bananacongress2023 - you're invited to enjoy the party right here!
The journey of an Aussie banana Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-05-26 | Witness what it takes to grow a single banana in 9 to 12 months. From the paddock to the grocery store (and then into your hands!) Video: HDeVolution www.hdevolution.com.au with Australian Banana Growers' Council and sincere thanks to Innisfail Banana Farming Company
Bunchy Top Tips: The Scientific Research Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-05-05 | Dr Kathy Crew is working alongside Associate Professor John Thomas to better understand how banana bunchy top virus causes disease symptoms and how it can be better managed to minimise the impact for industry.
Bunchy Top Tips: Backyard pests and diseases Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-05-05 | Sam from the Australian Banana Growers' Council Bunchy Top team explains some of the things backyard banana growers should be aware of.
Late Stage Infection - Bunchy Top Symptoms in the Bell Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-04-28 | Sam from the Australian Banana Growers' Council's Bunchy Top Team takes you into the field to view late stage symptoms in the bell.
Bunchy Top: Tips and tools for detecting new infections Australian Banana Growers Council 2023-02-08 | Banana Bunchy Top inspectors (Australian Banana Growers' Council) share some information about one of their key tools for getting the job done.
Nutrient Management Planning for banana growers Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-12-06 | The need for effective and efficient farm nutrient management planning has never been greater. To learn more, check out the video from the ABGC Best Practice team.Growers on the Cassowary Coast are also invited to express interest in working with ABGCs Best Practice team to develop FREE customised nutrient management plans for their farm by contacting Molly Blake on 0419 602 864 or email molly@abgc.org.au. (EoIs due before March 2023)
ABGC Nutrient Management Planning - intro Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-12-06 | The need for effective and efficient farm nutrient management planning has never been greater. To learn more, check out the video from the ABGC Best Practice team.Growers on the Cassowary Coast are also invited to express interest in working with ABGCs Best Practice team to develop FREE customised nutrient management plans for their farm by contacting Molly Blake on 0419 602 864 or email molly@abgc.org.au. (EoIs due before March 2023)Go to this link for the full version: youtu.be/yQrOOipYXJY
Looking after the generations... Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-12-01 | The Cini family have been running a Far North Queensland banana farm for generations. Watch to learn about their approach to farming and the importance of looking after the environment for the future.
Bank preservation project - short version Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-12-01 | The Cini family have managed their farm on the North Johnstone River for generations. Watch to learn about their efforts in preserving the river bank to benefit water quality and the future of their farm.This project was co-funded by the grower, and the Queensland Government's Office of the Great Barrier Reef.
The benefits of riverbank preservation on an FNQ banana farm - Full Version Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-12-01 | The Cini family have been investing time, money, and energy into preserving a significant stretch of river bank on their Far North Queensland banana farm. Watch to learn why this project is important to their familiy, the environement, and the productivity of their farm into the future.This project was partially funded by the Queensland Government's Office of the Great Barrier Reef.
Overview of the Notice of presence of Panama TR4 Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-08-11 | A Notice of presence of Panama disease tropical race 4 (notice) is a document given under regulations listing the requirements a property owner or occupier (grower) must meet to contain the disease and protect the broader industry from the spread of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4). The intent of the notice is to restrict soil and plant material from leaving the affected land and to minimise the risk of disease spread.Watch this short video for an overview of the notice.
Diagnosing Panama TR4 Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-08-11 | Early detection and diagnosing the presence of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4), combined with rapid destruction of infected banana plants and on-farm restrictions, are the only way to control and contain the disease. When plants are found to have signs of the disease, BiosecurityQueensland undertakes a process of assessment, testing, diagnosis, and support – this short video explains the process.
Surveillance for Panama TR4 Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-08-11 | Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) is a soil-borne fungal disease that kills banana plants. Early detection, rapid destruction, and on-farm restrictions are the only way to control and contain the disease. This is why surveillance remains a key priority of the Panama TR4 Program.Watch this brief video to learn more about Surveillance for Panama TR4.
Clear Water Drainage Initiative at Mission Beach Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-06-01 | Steve and Richelle grow bananas close to the Great Barrier Reef at Mission Beach. They have built a large spoon drain to minimise sediment loss from their farm into waterways. The project has given their banana farming business a range of other benefits. Watch to learn about how the project has helped them.
#nana4afarmer - Australian Banana Growers campaign Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-04-20 | Banana growers Australia wide are currently experiencing a time of unprecedented challenge and need the support of Aussie banana lovers by buying a #nana4afarmer
Panama TR4 Program - Transition to industry leadership - North Queensland Australian Banana Growers Council 2022-03-10 | ...
A thank-you from the ABGC to all of its valued members Australian Banana Growers Council 2021-12-23 | ...
