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The Official Newsletter of the Australian Almond Industry
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Published by : Almond Board of Australia Inc
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The Almond Board of Australia is the peak industry body representing the interest of almond growers , processors and marketers in Australia . In a Nutshell is published by the ABA to bring news to all industry contacts and members .
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INDUSTRY NEWS 9
New data-led tool improving irrigation 9 Work begins on new processing facility 12 Still a lot to learn with tree nutrition 14
MARKETING + TRADE 24
Almonds on show at INC Congress 24 Marketing returns to China with SIAL China 26 Japan and Korea get taste for Australian Almonds 28 New domestic marketing campaign launches 29
RESEARCH + EVENTS 34
Why almond tree architecture matters 34 Integrated pest management udpate 36
COVER IMAGE : Flavoured almonds are prepared for visitors to the recent Thaifex event - one of several international trade and marketing missions undertaken by the ABA .
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