North Queensland's fruit and vegetable industry body
working towards a sustainable future for growers and industry.

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Welcome to BGGA

Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA) is a regional industry body that represents the interests of our members, horticultural growers, producers and associated agribusinesses in North Queensland. BGGA’s key activities include member services, advocacy, workforce and industry development and the delivery of projects focused on improving on-farm practices, commercial outcomes for farming businesses and the prosperity of our regional community.

The region is the largest producer of winter vegetable crops in Queensland generating farm gate production worth approximately $650m per annum. Key commodities produced include tomato, capsicum, mangoes, cucurbits, beans and corn. Our growers employ approximately 1,500 workers throughout the year with an additional 2,000 during the harvest season. One in every five workers living in the region are supported by the sector. Our product feeds the nation and is exported to more than a dozen countries.

Our Mission

To support and be a voice for growers and to lead a sustainable future for the horticultural industry in North Queensland.

Our Vision

A strong a cohesive horticultural industry in North Queensland that enhances the communities in which we live.

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About the Region

Agriculture is the third largest industry by output and second largest employer in North Queensland. Horticulture is a major subsector with farm gate production worth approximately $650m per annum.

Bowen-Gumlu is the largest winter vegetable producing region in Queensland. Key commodities produced include tomato, capsicum, mangoes, cucurbits, beans and sweet corn.

Our growers employ approximately 1,500 workers throughout the year with an additional 2,000 during the harvest season. 99% of product leaves the region predominantly for southern markets and 10-15% for foreign export.

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