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The greatest benefit of this tariff relief will be to customers who will enjoy almonds at a lower price

Blue Diamond Growers almond marketer and processor of California almonds, appreciates the hard work of Speaker McCarthy, Senator Padilla, Congressman Costa, and USTR Ambassador Tai in negotiating this needed tariff relief for the industry’s number one market.

Blue Diamond takes pride in opening the Indian market to almonds many decades ago bringing the industry and Blue Diamond members strong returns over the years.  We value our direct and strong relationships with our customers in India and look forward to increasing the volume of almond trade, especially during this difficult time of depressed pricing for California almond growers.  Australia, a competitive growing region for almonds, continues to enjoy a 50 per cent less duty on almonds through their FTA with India.  We will continue to encourage all avenues for opening trade through reduced or zero duty on almonds.

“The greatest benefit of this tariff relief will be to our customers who will enjoy almonds at a lower price.  We are grateful for Speaker McCarthy, Senator Padilla and Congressman Costa’s ongoing support and leadership for agricultural trade.” Alicia Rockwell, Chief Government Affairs Officer.

Blue Diamond Growers, on behalf of its grower-owners and as the country’s leading almond exporter, encourages Congress and the Administration to prioritise trade and the benefits it brings to worldwide economic vibrancy.

The greatest benefit of this tariff relief

Company News, North America

This adds to an existing 22,500 acres of directly operated pistachio and citrus orchards located throughout California

Manulife Investment Management announces two agricultural acquisitions totalling more than 1,400 acres in Fresno County, California.

The orchards are favourably located in California’s Central Valley, a key US agricultural and tree nut production region, with high-quality water rights. The acquired properties add to an existing 22,500 acres of directly operated pistachio and citrus orchards located throughout California, providing an opportunity to benefit from economies of scale in the region.

“We are proud to add these high-quality orchards to our permanent crop portfolio, managed by our experienced direct-operation team of agricultural professionals, for the benefit of our investors,” said Oliver Williams, global head of agriculture investments, Manulife Investment Management. “We believe that orchards, as a nature-based solution, can provide both economic returns to our investor clients along with social and environmental benefits. Producing healthy, nutritious food while responsibly managing these natural resources can also contribute positively to vibrant rural communities, such as the ones surrounding these investments.”   

This adds to an existing 22,500 acres

Agrotech

This programme represents a comprehensive solution designed specifically to combat nematodes

Netafim USA, a subsidiary of Netafim Limited has announced its partnership with Bayer to create the Precise Defense programme. This programme represents a comprehensive solution designed specifically to combat nematodes, an invisible but devastating threat to the health and productivity of almond trees. Precise Defense delivers a powerful one-two punch by utilising Netafim’s precision drip irrigation technology to deliver VelumÒ One Nematicide and other crop protection products directly to the root zone. This delivery method maximises residual efficacy through uniform application rates and significantly reduces the amount of water used to irrigate almond trees.

Growers who purchase a complete Netafim Dual Line Drip Irrigation System from an authorised dealer and purchase two annual applications of Velum One from an authorised dealer are qualified to earn a $40 per acre rebate. Over a three-year trial, Velum One treated trees returned an average yield increase of 18.1 per cent, or 292 pounds per acre.

“Netafim’s cutting edge drip irrigation systems improve irrigation uniformity and have the ability to reduce the amount of water needed to grow a pound of almonds by 20 per cent. In addition, our systems provide an efficient and effective delivery solution for Velum One and other crop protection chemicals,” said Mike Hemman, President and CEO, Netafim USA.

“The Precise Defense programme is a best-of-both-worlds partnership that addresses today’s almond growers’ most pressing concerns and now incentivises them to voluntarily adopt better solutions to combat climate change. By participating in the Precise Defense rebate program and investing in a drip irrigation system, growers can feel confident they have the tools to mitigate nematode damage, maintain, and use water more efficiently.” said Chuck Bates, Vice President of Products and Agronomy, Netafim USA.

This programme represents a comprehensive solution designed