Growers fight to save Cavendish bananas as farms fall to Panama disease

Global - Oceania Archived • September 1, 2026 •

Growers, researchers and plant breeders are looking for a genetically modified saviour for the world's most popular banana variety after the 11th detection of a soil-borne fungus in Queensland.

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