The Australian almond industry actual intake for the 2025 season has been calculated at 155,697 tonnes (kernel weight equivalent). This is slightly higher than the pre-harvest estimate of 155,531 tonnes issued in February, but almost 7500 tonnes below last year’s record intake of 163,148 tonnes and almost 10% down on the long-term crop forecast.
The Robinvale economy received a significant boost hosting the biennial Australian Almonds Research and Development Forum last month.
Esteemed cook, television personality, and Australian Almonds ambassador, Poh Ling Yeow, has developed 23 delicious recipes for CRUNCH Recipes for Every Day with Poh Ling Yeow & Australian Almonds. To find out more, or to register for your free copy visit australianalmonds.com.au.
Australian almond sales figures for August continue to underline strong global demand. According to the Almond Board of Australia’s monthly position report, new season sales after six months remain 2% ahead of last year’s record volume.
Australian almond demand remained strong across July despite the disruption caused by an unexpected high crop estimate out of California.
Senior Research Scientist Dr Aimee McKinnon works on the Hort Innovation-funded Almond Integrated Pest Management (IPM) project (AL22003), investigating whether insect pathogens can be used to control carpophilus beetle in almonds.
The ABA’s 2024/2025 Almond Insights handbook was released today following the compilation of the annual planting survey and marketing data. Based on the information received, total industry plantings have expanded to 66,096 hectares in 2024/25 up from the seasonally adjust plantings of the previous year by 4%.
The ABA is inviting five students studying agriculture or a related field to our 2025 Research and Development Forum in Robinvale on October 21 and 22.
This experience is valued at $280 per person and is thanks to the support of Syngenta.
Demand for Australian almonds in China, India and Turkiye continue to drive record shipment numbers for the industry after four months of the new selling season.
The June Position Report shows all three destinations have opened the year at record pace, with India up 50% and 57% on the same time last year. China volumes represent 50% of total exports (kernel weight equivalent).
Olympic Champion Kyle Chalmers has teamed up with acclaimed Singaporean-Malay chef Haffizul Hashim, in a push to grow Southeast Asia’s appetite for premium Australian Almonds.
Australian almond exports for May reached unprecedented levels despite the globe trade chaos caused by tariff uncertainties, according to the industry’s latest sales update.
Export sales were up 55% on the May 2024 figures and almost 6000 tonnes on the previous best figure for the month, according to the Almond Board of Australia May Position Report.
The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 Australian Almonds Research & Development (R&D) Forum, taking place from 21st to 22nd October at the Robinvale Community Centre, Robinvale, Victoria.