California Pistachio Task List June 2020

Bob Bede’s latest missive on the state-of-play in the Californian Pistachio Industry.  A ‘False Spring’ causing some concern with regard to early season leaf production. 

Coronavirus:  Covid-19  Update

There is a lot going on in relation to the Coronavirus and I am sure there is some level of confusion.With harvest underway or about to start it is important that you as a business and/or an employer undertake good business practices. On behalf of PGA we have put together this initial package of information […]

PISTACHIO SEASONAL REMINDERS SUMMER & PRE- HARVEST 2019/2020

Dr Ben Thomas has provided the latest in his seasonal reminder series. MANAGEMENT DURING NUT FILLWe are now in the nut fill period of the pistachio production cycle which is a critical phase of the pistachio production cycle when the kernel grows and causes the shell to split. Good management during this phase will maximise […]

Agriculture, water and environment – a positive move for Australia

The changes to departmental structures announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison today will strengthen the Government’s ability to deliver effective policy outcomes across agriculture, water and the environment for all Australians. Environment, water and agriculture are inextricably linked across regional and rural Australia and metropolitan centres.  Bringing together the environment and agriculture departments will provide […]

Best practice biodiversity management front and centre

The Liberal and Nationals Government is delivering on an election commitment to explore the need and current tools available to farmers that could turn their natural resource management into increased profits. Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) was looking at the positive environmental contributions in the agriculture supply chain […]

PGA Pistachio Spring Symposium 2019

To be held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, in the Acacia Room at Agriculture VictoriaMildura Research Centre, Corner Eleventh St and Koorlong Ave Irymple VIC 3498 This symposium will:o Update current research in Australia on Pistachios.o Discussions on irrigation and water.o Provide a forum for questions and answers in relation to establishing orchards and orchard […]

Hort Innovation Call for Non-Executive Directors

Three Director positions are available on the Hort Innovation Board this year and the recruitment process has begun with a nation-wide advertising campaign and other below-the-line marketing activities. Rimfire Resources have been appointed as the specialist recruiters, and any queries regarding the Director positions should be referred to Mick Hay or Sharon Moloney – their […]