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Introducing the almond carpophilus beetle monitoring network

The Almond Board of Australia is seeking interest from all almond growers who are willing to participate in an industry-wide monitoring network designed to monitor the almond carpophilus beetle (Carpophilus truncatus) in almonds.

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Poh Ling Yeow announced as new ambassador for Australian Almonds

The Almond Board of Australia is thrilled to announce acclaimed chef and television personality Poh Ling Yeow as the new ambassador for Australian Almonds.

Poh, known for her passion for fresh, local ingredients and creative culinary approach, will be partnering with Australian Almonds to inspire consumers to incorporate this nutritious and versatile nut into their everyday meals.

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Australian Almond Position Report – August 2024

Boomer season continues China and India demand continues to drive Australian almonds sales to new…

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Highlights from the 2024 Australian Almond Conference

A record crowd of 600 people delegates attended the Australian Almond Conference at the Adelaide…

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Almond industry study tour opportunities

The Almond Board of Australia is organising two overseas study tours and is inviting representatives from the almond industry to submit Expression of Interest to participate.

The first study tour is to Spain and Portugal in May 2025, followed by a visit to California in May 2026.

The project, Almond industry international study tours (AL23004) is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Almond Fund.

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Introducing Agriculture Victoria’s new entomologist

Entomologist Dr Samantha (Sam) Edley joined the Agriculture Victoria Research team in Mildura in July of this year as a Senior Research Scientist. Working predominantly on the Hort Innovation almond Integrated Pest Management project (AL22003), Sam will work closely with David Madge, Senior Research Scientist – Insect Ecology and Management of Orchard Pests, in undertaking field trials, lab testing, insect identifications and extension, across all aspects of the project, with a focus on almond carpophilus beetle and carob moth.

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Australian Almond Position Report – July 2024

Almond sales volumes at all time high Australian almond sales volumes for July were the…

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Almond industry releases new stats 

New almond plantings in Australia continue to level out while international demand outstrips supply according to the latest statistical survey released by Almond Board of Australia (ABA).  The ABA’s 2023-2024 Almond Insights handbook is a compilation of the annual planting and marketing survey.  

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You never stop learning

Winter is a busy time for the Almond Board of Australia’s industry development team.

Staff have been travelling to all the major growing regions running workshops.

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Take a glimpse at the Australian Almond Conference program

The wait is finally over! The Almond Board of Australia is delighted to reveal the topics being discussed at the Australian Almond Conference, which is being held in Adelaide from October 2-4.

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Australian Almond Position Report – May 2024

Almond sales on record pace Australian almond sales for the 2024 season remain on record…

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Nominations now open for Hall of Fame and Outstanding Service awards

The Almond Board of Australia is seeking nominations for its time honoured industry Hall of Fame and Outstanding Service awards. Nominations close on August 2.

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