General
Panama disease threatens Coffs Harbour banana plantations, supply of Lady Finger and Ducasse varieties at risk
A highly destructive fungal disease known for wiping out entire banana crops, is devastating plantations on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, putting local supply in jeopardy.
Key points:
- Panama disease is affecting banana production on several Coffs Harbour farms
- Growers are concerned high rainfall will spread the disease to surrounding properties
- The disease strain affects both Lady Finger and Ducasse banana varieties
The disease, Panama disease race 1, is threatening a banana supply shortage of the Lady Finger and Ducasse banana varieties.
One grower based in Boambee near Coffs Harbour, who wishes to remain anonymous, expects to lose his entire crop to the disease.
“We’ve had Ducasse in for about six years and in the last year I think…
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