Banana growers fight against the devastating panama disease has been bolstered.

$2.4 million will go towards the on-going Panama TR-4 Surveillance Program.

Importantly, $900,000 will be spent on feral pig management.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Australian Banana Growers' Council Chairman Stephen Lowe.

Banana growers fight against the devastating panama disease has been bolstered.
$2.4 million will go towards the on-going Panama TR-4 Surveillance Program.
Importantly, $900,000 will be spent on feral pig management.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Australian Banana Growers' Council Chairman Stephen Lowe.

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