This website is currently being changed to ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) Apologies for any missing links or outdated material. We are working as hard as we can to update - Get in touch; growersupport@abgc.org.au
This website is currently being changed to ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) Apologies for any missing links or outdated material. We are working as hard as we can to update - Get in touch; growersupport@abgc.org.au
Help protect Far North Queensland’s bananas
Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) is a serious disease of bananas that has been found on farms in Far North Queensland.
It’s caused by a fungus that lives in the soil and is easily spread by movement of infected banana plants and planting material, and contaminated soil and water. It could have a huge impact on our banana industry.
We all need to work together to protect our banana farms and our communities.
What can you do?
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Banana Grower
Banana growers are encouraged to protect their farm at the gate and set up on-farm biosecurity.
Community Member
Community members are asked to never enter a banana farm without permission from the grower.
Service Provider
Service providers in banana growing regions should understand biosecurity and decontamination.
Farm worker
Banana farm workers should follow farm rules, come clean and leave clean.
FNQ situation
Infected plant tally
Infested properties
Suspect sample collections
The disease is present in the Tully Valley, in the Cassowary Coast region of Far North Queensland.
The Panama TR4 situation in Far North Queensland, since the first detection in March 2015:
Infested properties: 9
Infested property locations: Tully Valley
Total samples collected: 2,691
Total infected plants: 211
News, stories and more:
Australian Bananas Magazine
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