Help protect Far North Queensland’s bananas
Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) is a serious disease of bananas that has been found on farms in Far North Queensland.
It’s caused by a fungus that lives in the soil and is easily spread by movement of infected banana plants and planting material, and contaminated soil and water. It could have a huge impact on our banana industry.
We all need to work together to protect our banana farms and our communities.
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Banana Grower
Banana growers are encouraged to protect their farm at the gate and set up on-farm biosecurity.
Community Member
Community members are asked to never enter a banana farm without permission from the grower.
Service Provider
Service providers in banana growing regions should understand biosecurity and decontamination.
Farm worker
Banana farm workers should follow farm rules, come clean and leave clean.
Latest news
FNQ situation
The Panama TR4 situation in Far North Queensland, since the first detection in March 2015:
Infested properties: 9
Infested property locations: Tully Valley
The disease is present in the Tully Valley, in the Cassowary Coast region of Far North Queensland.
As of 27 May 2025
Tully 15km radius (acres)
38km buffer (acres) inc Tully
Outside Tully but within 38km
Completed: 1,428 acres
Outside 38km buffer
Completed: 665 acres
