Riverland Almond producers could be on track for a strong season, according to the latest forecast from the Almond Board of Australia.
The latest position report revealed demand remains strong in several markets, with the pre-harvest estimate nationally sitting at over 166,000 tonnes.
While the recent hot weather isn’t expected to impact crop levels, higher irrigation costs could see grower margins reduced.
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Additional plantings in recent years sees the Riverland now producing around 30% of the nation’s almonds each year.
