Australian Stonefruit Grower Magazine Issue 4 April 2017 | Page 15

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s if the political-military situation
wasn’t a problem enough, Mr
Nathan faces all the other issues of a
grower of cold-climate fruit in what is
essentially a subtropical country in the
Middle East.
During most of the
growing season there is
no rain. The winter starts
in November and extends
to March
However, some of the Golan
surrounding hills,” Jon explained.
“The reservoirs are supplemented
by bore water.
“Certain areas are also