Fruit and nuts form one of the largest and fastest-growing horticultural sectors in New South Wales, second only to vegetables in overall value. The state’s diverse climates – from subtropical conditions in the north to temperate zones along the coast and tablelands – allow growers to supply both domestic and international markets year-round, while also taking advantage of counter-seasonal demand from the Northern Hemisphere.
NSW has a vibrant fruit industry, with oranges, mandarins, grapes, apples, and stone fruit such as cherries and peaches leading the way. In addition, crops like avocados and berries are expanding rapidly, supported by rising consumer demand. Nut production is also significant, with large almond orchards along the Murray and growing plantings of walnuts, pecans and macadamias across the state.
As with all crops grown in NSW’s variable climate, reliable irrigation is critical, particularly in regions that experience long dry periods. This makes secure on-farm water storage a necessity. With a range of irrigation tanks from 12,000L up to 500,000L, Pioneer provides tailored solutions for orchards and nut plantations of all sizes – delivering consistent supply without the losses associated with dams and creeks.
New South Wales is home to a diverse fruit industry, with cooler regions such as Orange, Young and Batlow producing apples, cherries and stone fruit, while warmer areas like the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast are well suited to crops such as bananas, avocados and blueberries. The state also has a significant and expanding berry industry, supplying both domestic and export markets.
NSW strawberries are a key contributor to the national industry, with growers across the Sydney Basin, Hunter and Central Coast producing fruit for fresh consumption and export. Berries more broadly – including blueberries and raspberries – have become one of the fastest-growing horticultural categories in the state.
Bananas are another major crop in NSW, with the Coffs Harbour region recognised as one of Australia’s key banana-growing areas. The fruit is consistently among the top-selling supermarket products nationwide, supporting a horticultural industry second only to citrus in overall value.
Smaller than the fruit industry but still highly valuable, New South Wales’ nut and seed industry plays an important role in the state’s horticultural mix. Production is spread across several regions, with almonds grown extensively along the Murray, walnuts in the Central West, pecans in the Northern Rivers, and macadamias in the subtropical north. Hazelnuts and chestnuts are also grown in cooler tableland areas.
Australia has a strong advantage in nut production compared to many international growers, with fewer pests and diseases impacting crops. This allows NSW producers to achieve consistently high yields of premium-quality nuts and seeds.
While much of the state’s nut production supplies the domestic market, exports are steadily increasing each year, driven by growing demand across Asia and the Middle East. This international appetite ensures that NSW’s nut industry continues to expand and diversify.
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