Shakes, lattes and powders. This billion-dollar nut proves thirsty work for the Australian agriculture industry

It might be in a flat white, in a lunch box or post-gym protein shake, you don’t need to look far to see that Australians are seemingly nuts about almonds. Per person, per capita, we have one of the highest consumption rates in the world, with each of us consuming just over a kilo each year. We’re not just eating them, Australia is now growing almonds at a rapid rate. This year, for the first time, the industry expects to sell more than $1 billion worth of almonds, making it one of the country’s most valuable horticulture crops. More than…