The current President of the Australian Walnut Industry Association (AWIA), John Hosken, has decided to retire from his position, effective 17 November 2015, due to his resignation from Walnuts Australia. 

Dr Lang's work for his PhD on management of walnut blight has been widely adopted in Australian walnut orchards.

AWIA said it looks forward to a long and productive period with Dr Lang as President and thanks Hosken for his enthusiastic contribution in the role. Dr Lang will start in the new role on 17 November after a handover during the next two weeks. 

“The Australian Walnut Industry is going through some exciting times with plantings increasing and production reaching new heights,” said Dr Lang.