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If you are seeing this message, you made need to upgrade your Flash plugin, or turn on Java Script in your browser, or upgrade your browser itself (Internet Explorer, Firefox) so you can view our videos.Cyclone Larry had a devastating impact on the banana industry, over $300 million worth of produce was destroyed, and almost 90% of the banana crops in Australia. Two years after, what was considered the worst natural disaster in twenty years, banana producers in Queensland have made an amazing recovery.
Although not without some damage; more than 30 growers have left banana industry
and land is being used for cane sugar crops. The Department of Primary
Industries (DPI) implemented a 3 tear planting program to speed up the normal
banana production and to prevent a huge banana glut and shortage on the market.
This planting system will also provide protection for the banana industry if
another cyclone hits.Coping with a significant skills shortage was another problem the banana industry is dealing with. Around 3,000 -4,000 people became unemployed as a result of Cyclone Larry. The workers who picked, packed and transported the produce were put out of work for six to seven months and many moved out of the area in order to find work.
Banana growers are now much better prepared for any forthcoming natural disasters. The staggered planting system has provided some protection for the Australian banana supply. Also producers are moving banana production into new areas in North QLD, where there are no cyclones.
To learn more about the banana industry visit the Australian Banana Growers' Council Inc.
