Destruction of banana plants at the Tully property infected with Panama Tropical Race 4 disease has started.The 340 acre property will be fenced off, and secured in an effort to ensure the disease isn't spread.I spoke with Australian Banana Growers Council CEO Jim Pekin, and started by asking him about the process.

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