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Wetter conditions lure beetles to macs
Pictured above: Coleoptera Nitidulidae Some macadamia processors are counting the cost of increasing incidences of sap beetle or dried fruit beetle Carpophilus spp. (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) on nuts coming into their plants. While little research exists on the...
Dorran Bungay headlines SA-hosted International Macadamia Symposium
The Macadamia’s Lindi Botha poses questions to keynote speaker Dorran Bungay about his career and what he believes the future holds for efficient and sustainable nut processing. When and how did your macadamia nut journey start? My introduction was in 1981, when I...
Water use licencing changes will limit empowerment – AgriSA
South Africa’s commercial agriculture representative body Agri SA has submitted comprehensive comments on the government’s proposed water use licence regulations, saying aspects of the draft regulations are unconstitutional and contradict existing law. Earlier this...
International Macadamia Symposium Committee Reunites
The IMSC, the dedicated independent organisation championing the global Macadamia industry, recently convened in person for the first time post-COVID at the IMS in Zimbali this September. New Leadership in Sight With the departure of Mr. Jolyon Burnet, the former...
IMS 2023 a Great Success
“Celebrating Success and Innovation in the Macadamia Industry" We are delighted to share the fantastic news that the International Macadamia Symposium (IMS), held at The Capital Zimbali Coastal Estate from 18 - 22 September 2023, was an overwhelming success! IMS 2023...
Promising Update – Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) Reports Resilient Performance
Based on data from our trusted Handlers, the anticipated harvest comprises an impressive 77,532 tonnes of dry nut-in-shell, boasting a moisture content of 1.5%. What makes this projection even more impressive is its 12.6% increase compared to the crop yield of 2022....
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