The 2014 GrowthAfrica Agribusiness Incubator - February to AprilGrowth Hub Africa
The 2014 GrowthHub Agribusiness for Impact incubator programme was a 12 week resident programme in Nairobi, Kenya, with 3 parts:
- Part 1 – comprises 8 sessions that run within 4 weeks where the teams will be taken through a framework to move from an idea to a start-up.
- Part 2 – runs for 2 weeks, the teams plan their market testing and prototyping – and 5 selected teams receive up to 5,000 USD each.
- Part 3 – runs for a 10 week period, where the 5 teams execute and implement their plans.
The GrowthHub incubates and accelerates East African start-ups to deliver sustainable business growth, create employment and contribute to social progress. The first GrowthHub is situated in the business district of Kilimani, Nairobi and has office facilities for its entrepreneurs who are part of the various incubator and accelerator cohorts it runs, as well as training and meeting facilities.
Hanabeth Luke and Kerrie Stimpson - Macadamia grower aspirations and challeng...MacadamiaSociety
This study aimed to understand the needs of macadamia growers in order to inform the Australian Macadamia Society's strategic development. It found that while about a third of growers plan to sell their orchards within 5 years, most sales are driven by non-financial reasons. The study identified three main groups of growers: those selling soon, those who need support, and established satisfied farmers. It also found that most growers continue investing in maintaining and improving orchards. While the AMS is an important information source, growers want it to better integrate farmer-led research and strategies.
Dr Femi Akinsanmi - Application of tree shaker technology for husk spot contr...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes research on using tree shaker technology to manage husk spot disease in macadamia trees. Husk spot is a fungal disease that causes premature nut drop and severe yield losses. The researcher aims to test if tree shakers can effectively remove sticktight husks from tree canopies, which harbor the fungal spores. Preliminary results show tree shakers can remove up to 100% of sticktight husks. Tests on two macadamia cultivars also found lower husk spot severity after sticktight removal compared to untreated trees. While tree shakers show potential for husk spot control, challenges remain to optimize removal rates and reduce tree damage.
Darren Burton - Innovative use of information systems in our industryMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses two innovative information systems used in the Australian macadamia industry: 1) The AMHA data collection program which collects monthly market data from processors on crop production, sales, contracts, and inventory levels, providing valuable industry-wide insights; and 2) Market research conducted in key markets like Japan to better understand consumers and inform targeted promotional campaigns. The systems have improved industry decision-making, profitability, and market development through increased access to accurate and timely information.
This document appears to be from a 2014 conference on innovation and collaboration in the macadamia nut industry. It includes sections on what makes collaboration innovative, what collaboration looks like, marketing KPIs, international macadamia production and sales data, the health benefits of nuts including macadamias, proposed research on the effects of macadamia consumption, and pledges of funding for the proposed research from various macadamia producing countries and organizations.
Jacqui Price - Innovation - new product launchesMacadamiaSociety
This document discusses new product launches featuring macadamias. It describes several new food products containing macadamias that have been well-received, including macadamia meal as a cooking ingredient, macadamia pots from Uncle Toby's, and matcha chocolate macadamias in Japan. It also discusses the successful launch of a macadamia lip balm featuring positive consumer feedback praising its hydrating properties and vanilla-macadamia scent.
Andrew Waddell - Consumption around the globe today and predictions for the f...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes nut consumption trends in Australia from 2003-2014 and projections to 2020. It shows that Australian nut consumption and the nut trade have grown substantially over the past decade. Macadamia kernel sales have remained stable based on supply, while ingredient usage is increasing. The document identifies opportunities to encourage innovation, teach consumers new uses of macadamias, and promote the Australian nut story. Projections suggest ingredient usage will continue growing and macadamia production will increase to meet demand, with stable supply being a critical factor.
Larry McHugh - Consumption around the globe today and predictions for the fut...MacadamiaSociety
The document discusses macadamia consumption trends in Europe from 2010-2014. It notes that imports of macadamias into Europe have increased over this period, with Australia and South Africa previously being the main suppliers but now facing more competition from other origins. Germany represents a major market for macadamia snacks in Europe, with most major grocery retailers offering macadamia products. The future of the European macadamia market is predicted to see increased consumption in other countries and market segments beyond snacks, though reliable supply will need to increase to meet future demand.
The 2014 GrowthAfrica Agribusiness Incubator - February to AprilGrowth Hub Africa
The 2014 GrowthHub Agribusiness for Impact incubator programme was a 12 week resident programme in Nairobi, Kenya, with 3 parts:
- Part 1 – comprises 8 sessions that run within 4 weeks where the teams will be taken through a framework to move from an idea to a start-up.
- Part 2 – runs for 2 weeks, the teams plan their market testing and prototyping – and 5 selected teams receive up to 5,000 USD each.
- Part 3 – runs for a 10 week period, where the 5 teams execute and implement their plans.
The GrowthHub incubates and accelerates East African start-ups to deliver sustainable business growth, create employment and contribute to social progress. The first GrowthHub is situated in the business district of Kilimani, Nairobi and has office facilities for its entrepreneurs who are part of the various incubator and accelerator cohorts it runs, as well as training and meeting facilities.
Hanabeth Luke and Kerrie Stimpson - Macadamia grower aspirations and challeng...MacadamiaSociety
This study aimed to understand the needs of macadamia growers in order to inform the Australian Macadamia Society's strategic development. It found that while about a third of growers plan to sell their orchards within 5 years, most sales are driven by non-financial reasons. The study identified three main groups of growers: those selling soon, those who need support, and established satisfied farmers. It also found that most growers continue investing in maintaining and improving orchards. While the AMS is an important information source, growers want it to better integrate farmer-led research and strategies.
Dr Femi Akinsanmi - Application of tree shaker technology for husk spot contr...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes research on using tree shaker technology to manage husk spot disease in macadamia trees. Husk spot is a fungal disease that causes premature nut drop and severe yield losses. The researcher aims to test if tree shakers can effectively remove sticktight husks from tree canopies, which harbor the fungal spores. Preliminary results show tree shakers can remove up to 100% of sticktight husks. Tests on two macadamia cultivars also found lower husk spot severity after sticktight removal compared to untreated trees. While tree shakers show potential for husk spot control, challenges remain to optimize removal rates and reduce tree damage.
Darren Burton - Innovative use of information systems in our industryMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses two innovative information systems used in the Australian macadamia industry: 1) The AMHA data collection program which collects monthly market data from processors on crop production, sales, contracts, and inventory levels, providing valuable industry-wide insights; and 2) Market research conducted in key markets like Japan to better understand consumers and inform targeted promotional campaigns. The systems have improved industry decision-making, profitability, and market development through increased access to accurate and timely information.
This document appears to be from a 2014 conference on innovation and collaboration in the macadamia nut industry. It includes sections on what makes collaboration innovative, what collaboration looks like, marketing KPIs, international macadamia production and sales data, the health benefits of nuts including macadamias, proposed research on the effects of macadamia consumption, and pledges of funding for the proposed research from various macadamia producing countries and organizations.
Jacqui Price - Innovation - new product launchesMacadamiaSociety
This document discusses new product launches featuring macadamias. It describes several new food products containing macadamias that have been well-received, including macadamia meal as a cooking ingredient, macadamia pots from Uncle Toby's, and matcha chocolate macadamias in Japan. It also discusses the successful launch of a macadamia lip balm featuring positive consumer feedback praising its hydrating properties and vanilla-macadamia scent.
Andrew Waddell - Consumption around the globe today and predictions for the f...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes nut consumption trends in Australia from 2003-2014 and projections to 2020. It shows that Australian nut consumption and the nut trade have grown substantially over the past decade. Macadamia kernel sales have remained stable based on supply, while ingredient usage is increasing. The document identifies opportunities to encourage innovation, teach consumers new uses of macadamias, and promote the Australian nut story. Projections suggest ingredient usage will continue growing and macadamia production will increase to meet demand, with stable supply being a critical factor.
Larry McHugh - Consumption around the globe today and predictions for the fut...MacadamiaSociety
The document discusses macadamia consumption trends in Europe from 2010-2014. It notes that imports of macadamias into Europe have increased over this period, with Australia and South Africa previously being the main suppliers but now facing more competition from other origins. Germany represents a major market for macadamia snacks in Europe, with most major grocery retailers offering macadamia products. The future of the European macadamia market is predicted to see increased consumption in other countries and market segments beyond snacks, though reliable supply will need to increase to meet future demand.
Richard Sampson Genest - Consumption around the globe today and predictions f...MacadamiaSociety
1) Asia, led by China and Japan, is driving increased global consumption of macadamias.
2) In Japan, macadamias are most popular as part of chocolate treats, and health benefits are a key driver of interest. Volume growth is expected to be modest.
3) China is currently focused on inshell macadamia imports for entertainment purposes, but the kernel market is growing and younger consumers may prefer it for convenience.
Jeff Lippold - Japan market research - beauty, taste and innovation our new i...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes market research findings about consumption trends of macadamia nuts in Japan. It finds that macadamia consumption frequency is rising, with a 300% increase in weekly consumption. Chocolates, snacks and sweets are still the most popular forms of macadamia. However, eating raw kernels and incorporating macadamias into foods like cakes and bread is increasing. The research also shows that macadamias have strengthened their image as the most premium nut in Japan. Focusing on beauty and skin benefits has expanded the narrative around macadamias. Going forward, the document recommends continuing to promote macadamias' health and beauty qualities, innovating new ways to consume them, and integrating the Australian story into marketing
Lynne Ziehlke - Consumer research project - ChinaMacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes the findings of a consumer research project on the macadamia market in China. It found that while awareness of macadamias in China is moderate, consumption is lower and occurs less frequently than other nuts. The hard shell was seen as inconvenient. Taste was the main driver of nut choice. The research also examined retail dynamics, health perceptions, and origin perceptions. It provided recommendations to differentiate Australian macadamias, introduce new uses, and increase messaging around health and quality to expand the market in China.
Brent Wallace - Project Forrest - Understanding the macadamia consumer from a...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes insights from a study on consumer perceptions of macadamias in Australia. It finds that consumers see macadamias as a symbol of quality, luxury, and premiumness. They associate macadamias with signs of naturalness and perceive products containing macadamias to have a higher quality feel. However, the availability of macadamia products is limited compared to consumer demand. Consumers expressed interest in seeing macadamias incorporated into more product categories beyond chocolate, biscuits, and ice cream. This represents an opportunity for growth in new macadamia-containing products.
Jolyon Burnett - Innovation and investment summaryMacadamiaSociety
The document summarizes the key themes from the 2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference. The three big themes discussed were: 1) looking to other industries to increase productivity, 2) thinking globally and acting locally, and 3) challenging everything done and seeking continuous improvement. Specific topics covered under each theme included canopy management, pests/diseases, global nut supply, and setting ambitious productivity goals. The conference encouraged participants to pursue improvement with passion and to make progress each day.
Over 80% of wild macadamia trees in Australia have been lost since 1788 due to threats like habitat clearing, fragmentation, and altered fire regimes. The four wild macadamia species that are endemic to Australia are now all threatened and listed as such in the IUCN Red List. In response, the Macadamia Conservation Trust was established in 2007 to help conserve and recover wild macadamia populations through activities like surveys, germplasm collection, and a recovery plan. The Trust's vision is to ensure healthy wild macadamia populations by working with partners, raising public awareness, and contributions from the Australian macadamia industry.
Robbie Commens - Share farming and orchard leasing in the macadamia industryMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses share farming and orchard leasing arrangements in the Australian macadamia industry. It finds that around 525 hectares of orchards are currently being leased, a dramatic recent increase. Benefits are described for both owners and managers, with owners retaining ownership while managers gain scale and expertise. A sliding scale for splitting revenues is presented as production increases to incentivize both parties. A macadamia-specific lease agreement template has also been developed to aid communication and prevent issues.
Bill Johnstone - Using ethrel for 10 consecutive years - grower experiencesMacadamiaSociety
1. The document discusses the use of Ethrel to break the macadamia cropping cycle on a farm in Northern Rivers, Australia.
2. Using Ethrel allows the farm to harvest their macadamia crop over 3 months rather than 6 months, reducing harvesting costs significantly.
3. Breaking the continuous cropping cycle also helps reduce pest pressure on the farm as it breaks the food source cycle for insects. The farm has not had to apply insecticides since starting the use of Ethrel in 2008.
Bob Howard - Know your farm - detailed property mapping using LIDARMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses how light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology can be used to map farm properties and gain insights into variations in slope, elevation, soil types, drainage, tree locations and heights. LIDAR provides detailed 3D maps that show spatial differences across farms and can be used to analyze impacts on crop yields from factors like elevation and slope. While LIDAR data tiles can be purchased from state government departments, the costs for mapping a single farm typically start at $600.
Warren Elvery - Latest machinery for tree removalMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses the latest machinery for tree removal presented at the 2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference. It details plans to remove whole rows of trees using a machine that can chip trees up to 15 years old and deposit the organic matter back into the orchard, providing benefits such as a source of organic matter, value, economies of scale, and return on investment from chipping rather than mulching. The specific removal process involves taking every second tree in the second row, leaving the stump, and repeating the process across 330 hectares of orchard.
David Anderson - Planning for the future and improving capital value through ...MacadamiaSociety
David Anderson of Rosebank Farm prepared this document to outline their plan for improving their property's capital value through a tree removal program over the next 10 years. They purchased the property in 2003 for retirement with 2,777 trees across 7.2 hectares. Their objectives are to maintain productivity, reduce soil erosion and costs, and sell the farm by 2021. To achieve this, they will remove every other row of trees over 5 years to open the canopy, incrementally increasing yields as the orchard recovers from the program. They have modeled the cash flows to determine the economic viability and transition period for the tree removal.
The document discusses tapping into the potential of coastal cane flats for macadamia nut farming. It notes that industry expansion requires new growing areas, and that the cane flats offer marginal but reasonably priced land that is flat and suited for small trees with high production. Developing orchards on the cane flats would provide new opportunities for growth while also presenting new challenges to overcome.
The document discusses expansion in the Australian macadamia industry in recent years, with more trees being planted annually and in new growing regions. It notes that industry expansion is good because it helps Australia produce more macadamias to better compete globally and stabilize supply issues. Recent investors are attracted to macadamias as a long-term crop that requires less labor than some alternatives and has a positive health and environmental image. However, concerns include the large capital needed and need to establish processing and sharing of equipment and information in new areas.
Kerry Scanlan - Investing in irrigation - selecting an efficient and cost eff...MacadamiaSociety
This document discusses selecting an efficient and cost-effective irrigation solution for orchards. It notes that new irrigation technologies can improve efficiency, simplicity, capability and affordability. It provides examples of new technologies like improved irrigation controls and micro sprinklers. The document also estimates the costs and returns of investing in irrigation systems, advising orchard owners to seek assistance from industry professionals to select the best system.
Robbie Commens - Innovation and investment introductionMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses a conference celebrating the 40th anniversary of AMS that focused on innovation and investment. The conference highlighted constantly striving to improve current systems or develop new alternative systems. One session involved learning from others who have succeeded by asking them how they achieved their success in order to foster research and development efforts.
The Crop Protection Session Summary discussed the future of macadamia crops, thanking major supporters like HAL, AMS, SunCoast Gold, and various committees and researchers. The session focused on the next generation of macadamia growers and ensuring a bright future for macadamia crops.
Chris Searle - Grower success story - Geoff ChiversMacadamiaSociety
Geoff Chivers manages a 43 hectare macadamia orchard by himself through an integrated system balancing multiple components. He uses soil and leaf testing, a mix of early and late varieties, precision irrigation and nutrition, and monitoring of pests and diseases. Harvesting is matched to the drying capacity in his basic shed to maximize quality. Through openness to new ideas, professional advice, and balancing all parts of the system, he averages over 1.2 tons of kernel per hectare while keeping costs around $1 per kilogram.
John Pretorius - Engaging the unknown neighbourhoodMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses John Pretorius' experience managing insect damage at his property, Zulumac. Over recent years, Zulumac experienced increasing insect damage from various pests like spotting bugs, thrips, mites, and lace bugs. This led John to engage with neighbors, the department of entomology, and reevaluate his pest management practices and tree pruning methods to better control pests and protect his crops.
Craig Maddox - Lace bug research and the future of lace bug managementMacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes research on lace bugs affecting macadamia crops. It discusses the history of lace bug problems, reasons for increased issues in recent years, current management practices, and future directions. Key points include improved monitoring allowing earlier detection, developing spray thresholds before 10% flower damage, testing new chemicals for integration with other pest control, and continuing searches for biological control agents. The future aims to balance lace bug control with sustainable management of other pests through integrated approaches.
Alana Danne - The role of canopy density and ground-cover vegetation on pest ...MacadamiaSociety
The document summarizes a study on the effects of canopy density and ground cover vegetation on pest and beneficial insects in macadamia orchards. The study compared open canopy orchards with flowering ground cover to closed canopy orchards with no ground cover. Results showed that open canopies harbored more beneficial insects and fewer pests, led to increased nut production, lower levels of fruitspotting bug damage, but did not affect predation of fruitspotting bug eggs.
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Richard Sampson Genest - Consumption around the globe today and predictions f...MacadamiaSociety
1) Asia, led by China and Japan, is driving increased global consumption of macadamias.
2) In Japan, macadamias are most popular as part of chocolate treats, and health benefits are a key driver of interest. Volume growth is expected to be modest.
3) China is currently focused on inshell macadamia imports for entertainment purposes, but the kernel market is growing and younger consumers may prefer it for convenience.
Jeff Lippold - Japan market research - beauty, taste and innovation our new i...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes market research findings about consumption trends of macadamia nuts in Japan. It finds that macadamia consumption frequency is rising, with a 300% increase in weekly consumption. Chocolates, snacks and sweets are still the most popular forms of macadamia. However, eating raw kernels and incorporating macadamias into foods like cakes and bread is increasing. The research also shows that macadamias have strengthened their image as the most premium nut in Japan. Focusing on beauty and skin benefits has expanded the narrative around macadamias. Going forward, the document recommends continuing to promote macadamias' health and beauty qualities, innovating new ways to consume them, and integrating the Australian story into marketing
Lynne Ziehlke - Consumer research project - ChinaMacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes the findings of a consumer research project on the macadamia market in China. It found that while awareness of macadamias in China is moderate, consumption is lower and occurs less frequently than other nuts. The hard shell was seen as inconvenient. Taste was the main driver of nut choice. The research also examined retail dynamics, health perceptions, and origin perceptions. It provided recommendations to differentiate Australian macadamias, introduce new uses, and increase messaging around health and quality to expand the market in China.
Brent Wallace - Project Forrest - Understanding the macadamia consumer from a...MacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes insights from a study on consumer perceptions of macadamias in Australia. It finds that consumers see macadamias as a symbol of quality, luxury, and premiumness. They associate macadamias with signs of naturalness and perceive products containing macadamias to have a higher quality feel. However, the availability of macadamia products is limited compared to consumer demand. Consumers expressed interest in seeing macadamias incorporated into more product categories beyond chocolate, biscuits, and ice cream. This represents an opportunity for growth in new macadamia-containing products.
Jolyon Burnett - Innovation and investment summaryMacadamiaSociety
The document summarizes the key themes from the 2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference. The three big themes discussed were: 1) looking to other industries to increase productivity, 2) thinking globally and acting locally, and 3) challenging everything done and seeking continuous improvement. Specific topics covered under each theme included canopy management, pests/diseases, global nut supply, and setting ambitious productivity goals. The conference encouraged participants to pursue improvement with passion and to make progress each day.
Over 80% of wild macadamia trees in Australia have been lost since 1788 due to threats like habitat clearing, fragmentation, and altered fire regimes. The four wild macadamia species that are endemic to Australia are now all threatened and listed as such in the IUCN Red List. In response, the Macadamia Conservation Trust was established in 2007 to help conserve and recover wild macadamia populations through activities like surveys, germplasm collection, and a recovery plan. The Trust's vision is to ensure healthy wild macadamia populations by working with partners, raising public awareness, and contributions from the Australian macadamia industry.
Robbie Commens - Share farming and orchard leasing in the macadamia industryMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses share farming and orchard leasing arrangements in the Australian macadamia industry. It finds that around 525 hectares of orchards are currently being leased, a dramatic recent increase. Benefits are described for both owners and managers, with owners retaining ownership while managers gain scale and expertise. A sliding scale for splitting revenues is presented as production increases to incentivize both parties. A macadamia-specific lease agreement template has also been developed to aid communication and prevent issues.
Bill Johnstone - Using ethrel for 10 consecutive years - grower experiencesMacadamiaSociety
1. The document discusses the use of Ethrel to break the macadamia cropping cycle on a farm in Northern Rivers, Australia.
2. Using Ethrel allows the farm to harvest their macadamia crop over 3 months rather than 6 months, reducing harvesting costs significantly.
3. Breaking the continuous cropping cycle also helps reduce pest pressure on the farm as it breaks the food source cycle for insects. The farm has not had to apply insecticides since starting the use of Ethrel in 2008.
Bob Howard - Know your farm - detailed property mapping using LIDARMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses how light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology can be used to map farm properties and gain insights into variations in slope, elevation, soil types, drainage, tree locations and heights. LIDAR provides detailed 3D maps that show spatial differences across farms and can be used to analyze impacts on crop yields from factors like elevation and slope. While LIDAR data tiles can be purchased from state government departments, the costs for mapping a single farm typically start at $600.
Warren Elvery - Latest machinery for tree removalMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses the latest machinery for tree removal presented at the 2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference. It details plans to remove whole rows of trees using a machine that can chip trees up to 15 years old and deposit the organic matter back into the orchard, providing benefits such as a source of organic matter, value, economies of scale, and return on investment from chipping rather than mulching. The specific removal process involves taking every second tree in the second row, leaving the stump, and repeating the process across 330 hectares of orchard.
David Anderson - Planning for the future and improving capital value through ...MacadamiaSociety
David Anderson of Rosebank Farm prepared this document to outline their plan for improving their property's capital value through a tree removal program over the next 10 years. They purchased the property in 2003 for retirement with 2,777 trees across 7.2 hectares. Their objectives are to maintain productivity, reduce soil erosion and costs, and sell the farm by 2021. To achieve this, they will remove every other row of trees over 5 years to open the canopy, incrementally increasing yields as the orchard recovers from the program. They have modeled the cash flows to determine the economic viability and transition period for the tree removal.
The document discusses tapping into the potential of coastal cane flats for macadamia nut farming. It notes that industry expansion requires new growing areas, and that the cane flats offer marginal but reasonably priced land that is flat and suited for small trees with high production. Developing orchards on the cane flats would provide new opportunities for growth while also presenting new challenges to overcome.
The document discusses expansion in the Australian macadamia industry in recent years, with more trees being planted annually and in new growing regions. It notes that industry expansion is good because it helps Australia produce more macadamias to better compete globally and stabilize supply issues. Recent investors are attracted to macadamias as a long-term crop that requires less labor than some alternatives and has a positive health and environmental image. However, concerns include the large capital needed and need to establish processing and sharing of equipment and information in new areas.
Kerry Scanlan - Investing in irrigation - selecting an efficient and cost eff...MacadamiaSociety
This document discusses selecting an efficient and cost-effective irrigation solution for orchards. It notes that new irrigation technologies can improve efficiency, simplicity, capability and affordability. It provides examples of new technologies like improved irrigation controls and micro sprinklers. The document also estimates the costs and returns of investing in irrigation systems, advising orchard owners to seek assistance from industry professionals to select the best system.
Robbie Commens - Innovation and investment introductionMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses a conference celebrating the 40th anniversary of AMS that focused on innovation and investment. The conference highlighted constantly striving to improve current systems or develop new alternative systems. One session involved learning from others who have succeeded by asking them how they achieved their success in order to foster research and development efforts.
The Crop Protection Session Summary discussed the future of macadamia crops, thanking major supporters like HAL, AMS, SunCoast Gold, and various committees and researchers. The session focused on the next generation of macadamia growers and ensuring a bright future for macadamia crops.
Chris Searle - Grower success story - Geoff ChiversMacadamiaSociety
Geoff Chivers manages a 43 hectare macadamia orchard by himself through an integrated system balancing multiple components. He uses soil and leaf testing, a mix of early and late varieties, precision irrigation and nutrition, and monitoring of pests and diseases. Harvesting is matched to the drying capacity in his basic shed to maximize quality. Through openness to new ideas, professional advice, and balancing all parts of the system, he averages over 1.2 tons of kernel per hectare while keeping costs around $1 per kilogram.
John Pretorius - Engaging the unknown neighbourhoodMacadamiaSociety
The document discusses John Pretorius' experience managing insect damage at his property, Zulumac. Over recent years, Zulumac experienced increasing insect damage from various pests like spotting bugs, thrips, mites, and lace bugs. This led John to engage with neighbors, the department of entomology, and reevaluate his pest management practices and tree pruning methods to better control pests and protect his crops.
Craig Maddox - Lace bug research and the future of lace bug managementMacadamiaSociety
This document summarizes research on lace bugs affecting macadamia crops. It discusses the history of lace bug problems, reasons for increased issues in recent years, current management practices, and future directions. Key points include improved monitoring allowing earlier detection, developing spray thresholds before 10% flower damage, testing new chemicals for integration with other pest control, and continuing searches for biological control agents. The future aims to balance lace bug control with sustainable management of other pests through integrated approaches.
Alana Danne - The role of canopy density and ground-cover vegetation on pest ...MacadamiaSociety
The document summarizes a study on the effects of canopy density and ground cover vegetation on pest and beneficial insects in macadamia orchards. The study compared open canopy orchards with flowering ground cover to closed canopy orchards with no ground cover. Results showed that open canopies harbored more beneficial insects and fewer pests, led to increased nut production, lower levels of fruitspotting bug damage, but did not affect predation of fruitspotting bug eggs.
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1. Nut Processors
Association of Kenya
Promotions for Prosperity session presentation
Macadamia Symposium
Brisbane, Australia.
By Charles Muigai
www.nutpak.or.ke
3. Traceability and
Quality Benchmarks
• Licensing of all Macadamia handlers
1 from farmers, transporters,
processors and Exporters
• Development of standard quality
2 parameters to be upheld by all
Macadamia processors including opening
and closing dates of the crop seasons.
4. Macadamia Revitalization and
Expansion Program
Ministry of
Agriculture
Key Highlights
1. Grow the industry by
providing one Million
seedlings in the next five years
Macadamia 2. Uphold local processing and
Nut Processors Horticultural Crops
Association of Kenya Revitalization Development sustain ban on export of in-
and Expansion Authority shell Macadamia
program. 3. Streamline the industry and
position Macadamia as a prime
Macadadamia nut
Growers Association 4. Brand Kenyan Macadamia and
of Kenya create brand recognition
internationally
5. NutPAK Strategy: From
Farm-gate, National to
Global Engagements
Invest in
1 Reach out to Leverage
ancillary
infrastructur
Set up a
national Nuts
Establish National smallholder local
e and Quality
Platform farmers partnerships
enabling Standard
Policy
2 Reach out to
regional Nut
Integrate national
Association with
Build trading
capacity with
Integrate into Processing regional Integration continuous
Regional Platform Associations platforms/Agenda cooperation
Achieve
3 Use new
capacity to
Receive new
international
investments and
sustainable and
competitive nuts
Compete enter global technologies industry growth
Globally market
6. Looking into the future
with confidence :
Kenya’s Potential
Brand • Embed with Kenya's heritage.
Essence • Sports and best of Kenya
Unique • Crunchy and Crispiness
Selling • Great taste can easily blend
Point other macadamias
7. Export of In-shell is
illegal
•Quality from farm level
assured
•Days of premature
harvesting
•HCDA now licensing all
handlers and processors.
8. Promotional and Marketing
Activities
Promote quality Macadamias from farm-level
Improve processing and making NutPAK
members to be HACCP and ISO certified.
All NutPAK members to Comply with FDA
& USDA requirements
Linking our Macadamia products with www.brandkenya.co.ke
Embassies in Key markets including making
Macadamia part of Governments promotion
of Kenyan products internationally under
‘Brand Kenya’.
Advertising to promote and grow local
consumption.
Direct sales of finished brands to supermarket
stores abroad U.S Food And Drug Administration
Buy Kenyan, Build Kenya
9. Prospects: International
Markets
Looking into making tangible forward contracts
(forward sales)
Enter our brands in the supermarket chains across
Europe, America, China and Japan.
We have a positive outlook owing to heatlthy eating
habits that the world population is embracing. Need
to amplify the nutritional and healthy benefits.
10. Great Origin attributes! Lake Turkana
Cradle of
Thank You. Mankind
Maasai Home to World's Best
Mara Coffee
Eighth
wonder of
the World
Home to Great Runners
Big Five The Mecca of
Athletics!
Great Taste
Macadamia The First ever
grown on Mobile phone
Volcanic soils money transfer
along the
Equator Great Rift
Valley
Snow
Capped
Mt. Kenya
