date:Aug 13, 2012
its focus on developing TR4-tolerant banana varieties.
Both the Territorys Agriculture Minister and the Shadow Minister promised NT Government funds to support the industry in variety development research.
Once TR4 enters the soil it cannot be eradicated. It spreads through the movement of infected soil and planting material. Mr Phillips said it was essential no banana plants be moved interstate from the Northern Territory. Although there is only one plantation there, bananas are grown in back