Aussie almonds have become the largest crop in the lower Murray.

The water-intensive nature is sparking a critical conversation with over 45,000 hectares planted and a water demand of 12.5 million litres per hectare, the implications for Australia's most precious resource are profound.

As the Almond Board of Australia pushes for a moratorium on new horticultural developments, the question arises: how do we balance economic growth with environmental sustainability?

With climate change reducing water availability, the stakes have never been higher.

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