 |
Word on the ReefAuthor: Tanya Murphy
Diving into marine science and conservation on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond! Language: en-au Genres: Life Sciences, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
S3 E29: Farming for a Healthier Reef with Frank & Dianne Sciacca
Episode 29
Saturday, 10 October, 2026
Send us Fan MailWhat do bananas have to do with protecting the Great Barrier Reef? More than you might think!In this episode of Word on the Reef, we meet Frank and Dianne Sciacca from Pacific Coast Eco Bananas in Innisfail, who more than 25 years ago took a radical approach to banana farming. By ditching synthetic pesticides and fertilisers and working with nature instead, they’ve been showing that growing delicious bananas and protecting our waterways don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Find out how a different approach to farming could help reduce pollution flowing onto the Reef - and why these red-tipped bananas are making waves far beyond Far North Queensland.Thumbnail Image: Hosts Brett and Tanya enjoying some red-tip bananas at the Cairns FM studio.Support the show-------SUPPORT THE SHOW: Become a supporter to connect with Tanya and Brett, get a shout-out on the show, ask us questions and suggest episode topics! Got questions? Email info@wordonthereef.comFollow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on InstagramPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Ti...
