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China driving Aussie almond demand

Demand for Australian almonds remains healthy following the release of the industry’s October sales position report. Numbers have trailed off last season’s record sales season, but remain likely to be the second biggest despite a smaller crop.

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Poh Cooks Malaysia to air on TEN and 10Play

Australian almond industry is set shine on TV screens, with a special ‘Poh Cooks Malaysia’ to air on TEN and 10Play on 16 December at 8:30pm.

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Nominate your songs for the 2026 almond harvest playlist

Representatives from the Australian almond industry are invited to help develop a music playlist for…

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Apply now to be part of the 2026 Growing Almond Leaders Program

An almond specific leadership program has been developed to ensure the Australian almond industry has…

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2025 Australian almond intake finalised

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.

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Huge turnout for 2025 Australian Almonds R&D Forum

The Robinvale economy received a significant boost hosting the biennial Australian Almonds Research and Development Forum last month.

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Poh showcases the unique flavour and versatility of Australian almonds in new cookbook

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.

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Australian Almonds Position Report: August 2025

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.

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Australian Almonds Position Report: July 2025

Australian almond demand remained strong across July despite the disruption caused by an unexpected high crop estimate out of California.

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Introducing a scientist on the Agriculture Victoria almond IPM team

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. 

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Almond industry releases new statistics

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%.

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Students encouraged to apply for R&D Forum tickets

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.

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