Australian almonds exports continue to be cleared at a record rate amid an ongoing strengthening of global pricing.
The industry’s Australian marketers and processors have shipped more product in nine months than they have in any previous full 12-month season. Pricing continues to firm and returns to Australian growers look to be further enhanced by the low exchange rate with the US dollar.
The Almond Board of Australia’s independent chairman Peter Hayes is stepping down from his role at the end of the year. He’s been the chairman for the past five years and said he was disappointed his time with the Almond Board was coming to an end. Alan Hoppe has been appointed as the ABA’s incoming independent chairman and will officially take over in January.
Unprecedented export demand driving almond sales Export sales volumes for Australian almonds have already exceeded…
With the 2025 almond harvest just around the corner, the ABA is inviting you to submit five songs to keep everyone entertained while they shake, windrow, condition and pick up the crop in orchards across Australia.
Applications are now being accepted for the Growing Almond Leaders program. This subsidised program is ideal for emerging leaders who are passionate about driving positive change in the Australian almond industry.
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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.
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.
Boomer season continues China and India demand continues to drive Australian almonds sales to new…
A record crowd of 600 people delegates attended the Australian Almond Conference at the Adelaide…
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.
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.