Panama TR4 update

Keep up-to-date with the latest Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) news, events and research by subscribing to our Panama TR4 update.

March 2023

In this issue:

  • Seventh detection of Panama TR4 in the Tully Valley
  • How to start putting in place on-farm biosecurity practices
  • FNQ situation update
  • Panama TR4 Program Management Board update
  • Update on transitioning disease management to industry
  • What can you do to #Panamatr4protect?

February 2023

In this issue:

  • Why is Far North Queensland’s banana industry worth protecting?
  • On-farm biosecurity step by step – start with a plan
  • Senior Biosecurity Officer, Suren Samuelian
  • FNQ situation update
  • Panama TR4 Program Management Board update
  • Update on transitioning disease management to industry
  • Program news
  • What can you do to #Panamatr4protect?

December 2022

In this issue:

  • Technical exchange between Ecuador and Australia
  • Feral pig control options in the Cassowary Coast
  • FNQ situation update
  • Panama TR4 Program Management Board update
  • Update on transitioning disease management to industry
  • Terrain and Mamu learn how to be biosecurity aware
  • Tracing and surveillance strategy for 2022-2023
  • What can you do to #Panamatr4protect?

September 2022

In this issue:

  • 2022-2023 Surveillance schedule for Panama TR4
  • Short animation series for growers
  • FNQ situation update
  • Panama TR4 Program Management Board update
  • Transition to industry – latest news
  • FNQ Growers R&D Field Day
  • Charlie continues to help spread the word
  • What can you do to #Panamatr4protect?

July 2022

In this issue:

  • Sixth detection of Panama TR4 in the Tully Valley
  • The destruction of Panama TR4 positive plants on infested properties
  • FNQ situation update
  • One grower has more than just his footbath covered
  • Panama TR4 Program Management Board update
  • Transition to industry – latest news
  • Charlie goes bananas! A new children’s book about Panama TR4
  • Service providers – time for some e-learning
  • Spread the word, not the disease

June 2022

In this situation update:

  • New case of Panama TR4 in the Tully Valley

March 2022

In this issue:

  • Research projects given the green light
  • Panama TR4 situation in Far North Queensland
  • New website showcases how to get your biosecurity started
  • Panama TR4 goes viral
  • Panama TR4 Program Management Board - snapshot of March meeting
  • Latest news on the transition to industry management
  • Grower meetings in FNQ
  • Expanding the e-learning experience
  • Spread the word, not the disease

December 2021

In this issue:

  • Scientific review of Tully Valley TR4 unveils insights - Australian Bananas Magazine
  • Panama TR4 situation in Far North Queensland
  • Reinventing the pod: Spray-down with the Randhawa brothers
  • Disease manifestation on the infested properties
  • Research into destruction - a new focus for the future
  • 10 things to know about farming with Panama TR4
  • Emergency situations on banana farms
  • Panama TR4 Program Management Board - snapshot of December meeting
  • Transition to industry management update
  • Panama TR4 Program trials new website and online education