Australian Stonefruit Grower Magazine Issue 4 April 2017 | Page 15

Feature A 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