Collectively We Grow
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.
To support and be a voice for growers and to lead a sustainable future for the horticultural industry in North Queensland.
A strong a cohesive horticultural industry in North Queensland that enhances the communities in which we live.
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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.
"Our family has been members of Bowen Gumlu Growers Association for many years. The team at BGGA have their finger on the pulse on all matters relating to horticulture in this region and they provide exceptional service for their members. We've been so glad to have their support and expertise available to us when we've needed it."
Kayla and Paul Castorina
Sunshine Mangoes
"Koorelah Farms is a proud member of BGGA. The association represents our local industry at all levels, giving growers a voice to government and industry stakeholders. We appreciate the support available for workforce issues and industry development."
Leanne and Wayne Born
Koorelah Farms
"Our family has been members of Bowen Gumlu Growers Association for many years. The team at BGGA have their finger on the pulse on all matters relating to horticulture in this region and they provide exceptional service for their members. We've been so glad to have their support and expertise available to us when we've needed it."
Kayla and Paul Castorina
Sunshine Mangoes
"Koorelah Farms is a proud member of BGGA. The association represents our local industry at all levels, giving growers a voice to government and industry stakeholders. We appreciate the support available for workforce issues and industry development."
Leanne and Wayne Born
Koorelah Farms
