Nut Courses

Tree nut production is expanding with orchards planted earlier this century now becoming productive. It is expected that the farm gate value of nuts in 2020 will be $1 billion, with most of the nuts being exported. The Australian nut industry has several advantages over international competition. Firstly, trees are relatively free from disease. Secondly, Australians are highly skilled growers and thirdly Australians are focused on managing the climate. Nuts are efficient users of water and thus fit in with ecological goals.

Given Australiaâ€ös varied climate it is possible to grow a wide variety of nuts: almonds, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamias, pistachios, walnuts and peanuts. To maintain this competitive advantage Australia enjoys, it is vital that anyone entering the industry is well-trained in nut culture. Through Courses Direct it is possible to achieve this training and a wealth of knowledge about nuts and nut production. There is a course devoted just to warm weather nuts, but the identification of nut trees, methods of cultivation, harvesting and marketing apply to all types of nuts. These courses are also great for an individual looking to grow nuts at home as a personal hobby.