Pecans a budding industry
AUSTRALIA has about 1800ha under pecans and produces about 3000 tonnes in-shell each year and growing.
Pecan planting in Australia has increased in recent years, with about 600 non-bearing hectares to come into production in the next five years and further development expected.
In fact, many people may not realise that Mundubbera is home of the pecan in Queensland, with some of our biggest growers based in the region.
One of these growers – Boyne River Pecans – would like to share its interest in pecan growing with others.
In conjunction with the Australian Pecan Association, Boyne River Pecans is hosting a special free Pecan Farming Info Day, sponsored by Suncorp Agribusiness.
“Our family really love growing pecans and believe they are really well suited to our growing conditions in the Burnett region,” Michelle Chicken, host and organiser of the event, said.
“We would like to share some of our knowledge and passion for pecan farming with others in the region who may be curious to know more.”
The program will include a great line-up of local pecan industry experts in the region.
“Overall, we would like to encourage people in the Burnett region who might be thinking about growing pecans, but who are not sure what’s involved, to come along to the day and learn from the people on the land what’s involved, and be able to ask all your questions,” Australian Pecan Association president Scott Clark said.
The APA Pecan Growing Info Day will run on March 21 from 9.30am-1.30pm. It will involve a full farm tour and talks from pecan industry experts.
For information and to register for the event, search for Pecan Farming Info Day on www.eventbrite.com.au or email boynesidepecans@icloud.com.