2018 National Banana Roadshow Series

The banana industry is once again assembling many of the leaders of major industry research projects to visit you and other growers. The events known as the National Banana Roadshow Series were well received by growers when they were held in 2014 and 2016. Over 98 per cent of participants said they would attend a similar event again.

The six-stop National Banana Roadshow Series is again touring the country during July and August 2018. The fast-paced events will feature the latest research and development including information on banana varieties, soil health, pest and disease management, QBAN, environmental practices, benchmarking and marketing.

The events will again feature several short sharp 10 minute presentations from researchers, a ‘speed meeting’ session with the presenters and interactive displays.

The tour kicks off in late July in New South Wales, followed by events held in Far North Queensland and finishes up in Western Australia. See below for further details on dates and locations.

New South Wales

- Murwillumbah, Tuesday 24 July, Murwillumbah Services Club

10 Wollumbin St, Murwillumbah, 2484

- Coffs Harbour, Thursday 26 July, Coffs Harbour Showgrounds

123 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour, 2450

Far North Queensland

- Tully, Thursday 9 August, Tully & District Senior Citizens Hall

19 Blackman St, Tully, 4854

- Innisfail, Friday 10 August, Innisfail Showgrounds

2 Palmerston Dr, Innisfail, 4860

- Mareeba, Friday 17 August, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy

John Charles room, 28 Peter St, Mareeba, 4880

Western Australia

- Carnarvon, Thursday 30 August, Carnarvon Yacht Club

3 West St, South Carnarvon, 6701

These are your levies at work! Come along and see how the latest research applies to your business. Register now to attend your local event. For more information contact your local industry extension officer:

For Queensland and WA events contact Shanara Veivers at shanara.veivers@daf.qld.gov.au or phone/text 0400 870 731.

For NSW events contact Matt Weinert (NSW DPI) at matt.weinert@dpi.nsw.gov.au or phone/text 0438 644 136.

The strategic levy investment project National Banana Development and Extension Program BA16007 is part of the Hort Innovation Banana Fund. The project is funded by Hort Innovation using the 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.