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MOUNT ROLAND HAZELNUTS CEASES OPERATIONS
Nov 2023 A Message from Greg and Elizabeth: Over the last year or two we’ve come to the regrettable conclusion that advancing age and ill-health means that we are unable to keep running the farm. This is sad for us, and for our wonderful customers, but unfortunately there is no choice. Thank you for supporting Australia’s only commercial scale certified-organic/biodynamic hazelnut orchard – it’s been an amazing and enjoyable journey for us, and it has been a privilege to provide lovely organic hazelnuts to you. Best wishes to you all, Greg and Elizabeth. OUR BIGGEST HARVEST EVER!
Apr 2023 We are very pleased to announce that our 2023 harvest - over two tonnes - has been the best ever! Many thanks to all of those who helped with the harvesting, including the Kentish Garden Club, our fabulous Dutch wwoofers Jasper and Mellanie, Marion, Geoff, the Wilson family, and Ross. We expect our hazelnuts to be dried and ready to buy in late May ... 
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DEVASTATING WIND STORM IN THE SHEFFIELD AREA June 2022 On 11-12 June we experienced a very frightening and damaging windstorm at our farm. Around this region many thousands of trees were uprooted, property was damaged, and a human life was lost. Our farm was without power for four days, and we were unable to leave because of fallen trees and power lines. We believe, at this stage, that our hazelnut trees survived the strong winds without significant damage. Fingers crossed! However, many trees in our native vegetation shelter belts - particularly big eucalypts - were destroyed. We had lots of trees fall across fences - this will take weeks of work to rectify. |
2022 HAZELNUTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
May 2022
We are delighted to say that our new season's hazelnuts are ready ... please go to our shop to purchase.
May 2022
We are delighted to say that our new season's hazelnuts are ready ... please go to our shop to purchase.
2021 HAZELNUTS READY TO BUY
May 2021
Our 2021 hazelnut crop has been dried and matured, and is ready for purchase. Our price per kilo remains unchanged from last year. Please go to our shop to place an order for our delicious, ultra-fresh hazelnuts.
May 2021
Our 2021 hazelnut crop has been dried and matured, and is ready for purchase. Our price per kilo remains unchanged from last year. Please go to our shop to place an order for our delicious, ultra-fresh hazelnuts.
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2020 HAZELNUTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
May 2020 Delicious new season's hazelnuts are now ready to buy in sizes of 1kg, 2.5kg and 4.5kg, and can be posted to anywhere in Australia via Express Post. We only begin shelling (or cracking) your nuts when you place your order, so they will arrive super-fresh at your door! Visit our shop to place your order. 
2020 HARVEST
Apr 2020 The harvesting and processing of our new season nuts has been completed. The nuts have a little more drying to do before they will be perfect and ready for eating. We anticipate they will be available for purchase around the middle of May. The quality of the nuts this year is superb! Please let us know if you would like to be on the waiting list.
2019 HARVEST
May 2019 The 2019 harvest is finished, the hazelnuts are drying in the warm and cosy surrounds of the hazelnut shed, and we are happy to report that our yield is the biggest yet! We are also delighted with the quality of the nuts. Details of how to purchase are available here. Our hazelnut farm is also featured in a recent story in Tasmanian Country. |
2018 HARVEST UPDATE
May 2018
Due to a lighter-than-expected harvest, and strong demand from existing customers, we are very sorry to say that the 2018 harvest is now sold out. Seasonal conditions adversely affected our crop this year, and also that of many other hazelnut growers in Tasmania. We are sorry to disappoint those waiting for nuts!
We do have a waiting list for the 2019 crop, so please let us know if you are interested ... simply email us at mountrolandhazelnuts@hotmail.com.
May 2018
Due to a lighter-than-expected harvest, and strong demand from existing customers, we are very sorry to say that the 2018 harvest is now sold out. Seasonal conditions adversely affected our crop this year, and also that of many other hazelnut growers in Tasmania. We are sorry to disappoint those waiting for nuts!
We do have a waiting list for the 2019 crop, so please let us know if you are interested ... simply email us at mountrolandhazelnuts@hotmail.com.
MOUNT ROLAND HAZELNUTS NOW ON THE MENU AT STEFANO LUBIANA OSTERIA
Nov 2017
Want to try our nuts expertly cooked by an Italian chef? We can highly recommend the Stefano Lubiana Osteria just outside of Hobart. Head Chef Claudio and his team prepare the most delicious dishes - made with fresh, seasonal, organic (and often biodynamic) ingredients. You can also enjoy a glass of biodynamic, award-winning wine if you wish!
slw.com.au/osteria/
Nov 2017
Want to try our nuts expertly cooked by an Italian chef? We can highly recommend the Stefano Lubiana Osteria just outside of Hobart. Head Chef Claudio and his team prepare the most delicious dishes - made with fresh, seasonal, organic (and often biodynamic) ingredients. You can also enjoy a glass of biodynamic, award-winning wine if you wish!
slw.com.au/osteria/
MOUNT ROLAND HAZELNUTS APPEARS ON MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA
June 2017
Thank you to MasterChef Australia for inviting Mount Roland Hazelnuts to appear as one of the producers for the 2017 season.
June 2017
Thank you to MasterChef Australia for inviting Mount Roland Hazelnuts to appear as one of the producers for the 2017 season.
(L-R) Greg Taylor, Elizabeth Dale, Mr Warner, the Governor, Carol Thwaites, Don Thwaites.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE HAZELNUT PROCESSING SHED
Nov 2016 A big milestone for the farm! Our hazelnut processing shed has been officially opened by Kentish Mayor, Don Thwaites. Fifty-plus friends joined us to celebrate the event. |
STATE GOVERNOR VISITS
May 2017 We were thrilled to welcome some special guests to the farm: Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, AC, Governor of Tasmania, and Mr Warner. They were accompanied by Kentish Mayor Don Thwaites and Carol Thwaites. 
Kentish Mayor, Don Thwaites, and Elizabeth Dale unveil the Hazelnut Shed's sign (beautifully designed by Rachel Ehrat).
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AUSTRALIAN FOOD AWARDS
Sep 2016 We are delighted to announce that at the recent Australian Food Awards in Melbourne, our hazelnuts were awarded a Gold Medal! Additionally, and even better, they were awarded a Best-In-Class Trophy Medal for the highest scoring product in the nuts and dried and fruit category. It is a great thrill for us to have our nuts recognised in this Australia-wide competition. |
