Stock and Land: The Andrews Labour Government will establish an experimental orchard in Mildura to boost almond research and training and drive production and export growth.

Additional scientists will be engaged to expand research and development into disease management, food safety, water efficient production systems and increased quality and volumes.

Research at the Mildura facility will focus on enhancing the quality of almond crops, while also helping to minimise pest and disease damage and meeting export food safety standards.

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