SA to get almond research facility

A new research facility for the almond industry will be based at Loxton in the South Australian Riverland.

Australia's fastest growing horticultural sector will soon have its own National Centre of Excellence in South Australia's Riverland.

State Agriculture Minister Leon Bignell says the SA government has reached agreement with the Almond Board of Australia for the facility to be based at the Loxton Research Centre.

The National Almond Centre of Excellence will ensure future innovation and technology advances for almond growers in South Australia and around the country, Mr Bignell said on Tuesday.