Jean and Basil Baldwin are pioneers in the Australian hazelnut industry. Both now in their 80s, the duo continue to play an active role in the day-to-day operations of Fourjay Farms on the outskirts of Orange, NSW, an operation they run in partnership with daughter Carolyn and her husband Dave Stansfield.

AgriFutures will officially launch the $2 million Australian Hazelnut Program of Research (AUSHAZ) at Jean and Basil's property in Orange in October 2024.

Based on the Australian Hazelnut 2030 Strategic Blueprint, the Program of Research was created through consultation with growers, industry body Hazelnut Growers of Australia, processors, agronomists and researchers.

In this episode, Jean and Basil teach us the ins and outs of hazelnuts, and the amazing potential for the development of a standalone Australian industry.

Further resources: 

• AgriFutures invests $2m to crack Australian hazelnut industry
• Hazelnuts in Australia: Productivity and economic analysis for industry expansion
• Industry placemat: Hazelnuts