The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Joe Ludwig that Australia will not relax food quarantine arrangements in response to Cyclone Yasi. Banana growers across Far North Queensland, in particular Innisfail and Tully, have been the worst affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasi, which makes the second devastating weather event in the area in less than five years. ABGC President Cameron MacKay said the industry... ...Read more »

The Australian Banana Grower’s Council today warned consumers that the Australian banana industry, which escaped flood damage, had suffered devastation as a result of tropical cyclone Yasi. Banana growers across Far North Queensland, in particular Innisfail and Tully, have been the worst affected by the cyclone, according to ABGC Chairman Cameron MacKay. MacKay said the industry had taken a significant battering with 95% of major production affected in the Tully and Innisfail region, approximately... ...Read more »

Despite the wet weather in Queensland, there is still an abundant supply of bananas and growers are continuing to send fruit to market, according to the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC). ABGC CEO Jonathan Eccles said bananas have been relatively unaffected by the recent weather across Queensland. “With a continued plentiful supply there should be no excuse to increase retail prices,” Eccles said. “As one of the nation’s top selling fruit, it seems there is considerable confusion... ...Read more »