ABA Role
The Almond Board of Australia’ s( ABA) represents growers, processors and allied stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry. As the peak industry body, the ABA acts as a united voice that communicates and promotes the interests of its members and industry stakeholders. The organisation values leadership, accountability, safety, innovation, the planet and teamwork. It is governed by a board that consists of eight grower-elected directors, four marketer directors and an independent chair. The board’ s vision is to make the Australian almond industry the best in the world.
The ABA’ s 2026-29 Strategic Plan has four pillars, and these determine the tasks and goals for ABA staff:
Advocacy Governance Productivity
Market Development
The ABA has nine sub-committees that identify projects that have the potential to benefit the industry. These committees are chaired by ABA board members, but ABA staff, industry members, researchers, suppliers and other specialists are also involved:
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• Plant Improvement
• Sustainability
• Water
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• Production
• Processing
• Pollination
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• Chemical
• Market Development
• Almond Centre of Excellence
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Sales value
$ 1.3 billion +
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The ABA board prioritises these concepts before they are delivered to a Strategic Investment Advisory Panel administered by Hort Innovation. Grower levies help fund almost 30 projects that are managed by the research and development corporation for Australian horticulture, Hort Innovation. These projects receive government co-funding to maximise outcomes. |
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The ABA runs a 60-hectare experimental and demonstration orchard in Loxton. The Almond Centre of Excellence( ACE) strives to push the boundaries and identify ways the almond production systems can be enhanced. It also showcases best practices and technology for the industry. |
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