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Ali Amin - Pistachios: the Climate Resilience Wonder Crop

Ali Amin - Pistachios: the Climate Resilience Wonder Crop

FromAgriculture Adapts by ClimateAi


Ali Amin - Pistachios: the Climate Resilience Wonder Crop

FromAgriculture Adapts by ClimateAi

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jan 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ali Amin is the founder and CEO of Primex, a fourth generation grower, processor and international trader/exporter of nuts and dried fruits. Ali has served as chairman of the California Pistachio Commission and through Primex, he owns over 5,000 acres of Pistachio orchards. Ali explains why Pistachios are a climate change crop of choice "You plant Almonds for yourself. You plant Pistachios for your grandkids." This week in Agriculture Adapts: - Why Pistachios are a near-mystical crop with unparalleled resilience - What is "Chill" and why is it threatening tree nut and stone fruit production in California (and in some cases the entire U.S.) - How California is thinking about its ground-water crisis
Released:
Jan 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (36)

Every week we speak with industry leading executives, farmers, and academics to get a 360 view of how the agriculture sector is innovating to stay ahead of a changing climate. We belong to a small team of climate and ag entrepreneurs trying to make farming more resilient, profitable, and equitable as we transition to a new age of agriculture. This podcast is our journey as we explore the hurdles and opportunities that lie ahead for the industry that feeds the world. To learn more, visit us at www.Climate.Ai