Episode Synopsis "#5 Sustainable banana farming with Matt Abbott (7min listen)"

With a passion for growing and a thirst for knowledge, Matt Abbott is a keen Nuffield Scholar out to make a difference in Australia’s banana industry. In this podcast he shares his ideas and knowledge on sustainability, his reinvigorated way of looking at farming as a business, and a lot more.This research was supported by the Hort Innovation Banana Fund through the project Horticulture Nuffield Scholarships (BA14002).Please provide your feedback herehttps://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/help-your-business-grow/research-reports-publications-fact-sheets-and-more/sustainable-banana-farming-with-matt-abbott/#FormFor the transcript please click hereFor more podcasts click herehttps://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/help-your-business-grow/podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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