Online Chill Calculator – Updated
This tool uses daily weather data from 1968 to the present, covering more than 600 locations across Australia, to calculate winter chill accumulation and growing degree days/hours. Data is sourced from the Long Paddock SILO database, drawing on Bureau of Meteorology records and filling gaps using gridded data. Updates are typically available from around midday […]
Growing for Success booklet
Australian Nut Industry Council – Growing for Success We’re pleased to share this “Growing for Success” booklet from the Australian Nut Industry Council, a comprehensive resource for those interested in Australia’s tree nut industry.This 2025 edition provides valuable insights into the seven tree nut sectors – almonds, macadamias, walnuts, pecans, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and pistachios – […]
Pistachio Industry Strengthens Biosecurity Commitment
The Pistachio Growers’ Association (PGAI), in collaboration with Plant Health Australia and government agencies, is actively reviewing the National Nut Industry Biosecurity Plan. Originally published in 2016, the updated plan is due to be finalised in late 2025. The plan will enhance pest identification, risk mitigation, and emergency response protocols across the nut industry. Key […]
Event: Pit Groups June 2025
We’re excited to invite all members to our upcoming PIT Group Meeting – this will be one of three for this year. You have the option to attend at either (or both): Robinvale, VIC: Wednesday, June 11th, 11:30am – 4:30pm (AEST) Robinvale agenda Loxton, SA: Thursday, June 12th, 12pm – 4:30pm (ACST) Loxton agenda […]
November 2023 Kyalite and Waikerie PIT Group Sessions are now online
The November 2023 PIT Group Sessions were well attended with 75 growers and Industry people across both meetings. The presentations, photographs and videos are now uploaded from the Thursday 16th of November PIT Group Session in Kyalite, NSW and Friday 17th of November session in Waikerie, South Australia. The report, presentations, photographs and videos can […]
Translated Indian Pistachio Health Benefits Factsheets
Why should nuts, including pistachios, be part of a healthy daily diet?Decades of research has highlighted the significant health benefits of nuts.A recent scientific review[1] found that eating a handful (28g) of nuts a day, compared to eatingno nuts, was associated with: These factsheets and more health information including videos can be found in the […]
Turkiye’s Pistachio Report for the Current Season
Turkiye’s pistachio production in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is forecast at 160,000 metric tons (MT). Production volumes will decrease compared to the previous MY since MY 2023/24 is considered an “off-year” in the production cycle for pistachios. Still, production will not be as low as some of the earlier off-years. Production will be buoyed by […]
Dr. Brenda Kranz appointed PGA Executive Officer
Brenda has already started in the position and will be at the Spring Symposium in Mildura (see below). Brenda has previously worked for Hort Innovation and Agrifutures Australia. We welcome Brenda to the position and very much look forward to working with her.
PGA Spring Symposium, AGM – Mildura 20th of September 2023
The Spring Symposium is being held on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at the Mildura Grand Hotel commencing at 9:00 am. This symposium will: Can you please register by returning the form or just e-mailing your attendance and any dietary requirements. We look forward to seeing as many of you on the 20th so that you can meet […]
September 2023 Chill Newsletter Number 4 is out
The final chill portions accumulation until 31st August ranged from 59 to 86 chill portions for thelocations forecasted. Renmark, furthest North latitude (34.2 degrees S) had the lowest chillaccumulation, just achieved 59 chill portions. Albury the furthest South latitude (36.31 degrees S) had the highest chill portions of 86 accumulated for the 2023 winter season. […]