VoH welcomes Federal Budget’s support of export markets and biosecurity
The continued efforts made by Voice of Horticulture (VoH) in lobbying the Federal Government in terms of a policy and budget focus on biosecurity and exports, has seen fruition in this week’s 2018/19 Budget. Chair, Tania Chapman welcomed the announcement of five key points relating to biosecurity, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) […]
Bob Beede, University of California February Task List
The latest update from Bob Beede on the Californian Pistachio Industry. The update covers Rain and Irrigation (no rain!), an update on chill requirements, the use of oil for the new season as well as pest and disease management.
Voice of Horticulture calls for policies to be put in place to deal with harassment
With the current volatile political environment, the Voice of Horticulture is calling on all its members to ensure they have the correct policies and procedures in place within their organisation to deal with sexual harassment and bullying. Voice of Horticulture Chair, Tania Chapman said: “The Board’s aim is to ensure that all its members are […]
Pistachio Seasonal Reminders. Summer and Pre-Harvest 2017/2018. An update by Ben Thomas.
Welcome to 2018! Hopefully, you all had a break during the Festive period and are refreshed and ready for the upcoming harvest period. We are now in the nut fill period of the pistachio production cycle which is a critical phase when the kernel grows and causes the shell to split. Key orchard management issues […]
California’s Pistachio and Almond Industry Presentation
David Doll is a University of California Cooperative Extension nut crop pomology farm advisor for Merced County, the 4th largest producing county of almonds in California. His primary roles are to extend research -based information relevant to nut crop production to growers within California, troubleshoot orchard production problems, and establish research projects that address needs […]