New case of Panama TR4 in the Tully Valley

Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) has been detected on another commercial banana farm in the Tully Valley in Far North Queensland.

This will be the sixth property confirmed with the disease in the Tully Valley since it was first detected in Queensland in 2015.

Biosecurity Queensland is working closely with the affected grower to contain the disease to the property and protect the broader industry.

Panama TR4 cannot be eradicated and long-term management is required.

The Panama TR4 Program is currently transitioning disease management to industry and is working alongside the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) on this latest detection.

For further information, read ABGC's media release Panama TR4 detected on sixth banana farm.