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Artificial intelligence beats fires in KZN

“Every single farm worker in this province is a fire-fighter. That means training on how to fight a fire and the supply of proper personal protection equipment is vital on all of our farms, particularly sugarcane farms.” Terry Tedder KZN FPA OPCO Chairman With vast...

Cracked joke puts mac machine maker on road to success

Pictured Above: Lehanna Louw, who is in charge of media and marketing at The Nut Machine Company shop in the centre of Oudtshoorn, with some of the delicious macadamia goodies on sale. “I am a go-getter. My aim is to be on top of everything and one step ahead.” -...

South Africa’s mac sector urged to cement marketing strategy

Pictured Above: Discussing markets at the recent SAMAC industry day are, from left, Shane Hartman, CEO of Global Macadamias; Mike Benjamin, CEO of Golden Macadamias; PJ Venter, Director of Mayo Macs; Jillian Laing, CEO of the World Macadamia Organisation; Alex Whyte,...

Letter From the Editor

As 2024 draws to a close we reflect on what has been a difficult year. The knock-on effect of the 2022 macadamia price crash on industry-wide spend forced The Macadamia to cut back on its usual four editions to just three for the year. Regardless, these editions have...

Demystifying the voluntary carbon market for farmers

Agriculture holds a unique double opportunity to reverse adverse climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing carbon from the atmosphere. By adopting more sustainable farming practices, farmers can increase their profitability and significantly...

Boost your Beaumonts: the power of cross-pollination

The Beaumont macadamia cultivar offers the advantage of high yields during "on" years. However, it does have some limitations, such as lower kernel recovery and generally lower prices compared to cultivars like 816 and A4. Additionally, in "off" years, the decline in...

SA heads for a healthier nut and zero-residue

Pictured above:Scouting is an important tool in biological controls in the macadamia orchard, helping farmers to better understand pest behaviour. Thanks to more sustainable solutions for pest control, an improved regulatory environment and a growing body of...

Off-label use of phosphonates illegal, warn experts

Although phosphorous acids/phosphites (H3PO3) are registered in South Africa for the control of Phytophthora nicotianae and Phytophthora citrophthora in citrus, and Phytophthora. Cinnamomi in avocado crops, the compound is not approved for use in macadamia orchards....

Mac crop disappoints as processors balance infrastructure growth

South Africa’s macadamia processors are driving growth while farmers deliver a lower-than-expected harvest on the back of extreme heat during peak flowering in 2023. The industry’s representative body, SAMAC, has released its latest crop estimates which represent a...

Letter From the Editor – The Macadamia Winter Edition 2024

It’s anecdotal, I know. But sometimes a story can help paint truth in such a way it makes it easier for us to see it and therefore to believe it. Long-standing SA Canegrowers board member Dave Littley and the head of Technology and Innovation at the organisation, Andy...

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Artificial intelligence beats fires in KZN

Artificial intelligence beats fires in KZN

“Every single farm worker in this province is a fire-fighter. That means training on how to fight a fire and the supply of proper personal protection equipment is vital on all of our farms, particularly sugarcane farms.” Terry Tedder KZN FPA OPCO Chairman With vast...

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Cracked joke puts mac machine maker on road to success

Cracked joke puts mac machine maker on road to success

Pictured Above: Lehanna Louw, who is in charge of media and marketing at The Nut Machine Company shop in the centre of Oudtshoorn, with some of the delicious macadamia goodies on sale. “I am a go-getter. My aim is to be on top of everything and one step ahead.” -...

read more
Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

As 2024 draws to a close we reflect on what has been a difficult year. The knock-on effect of the 2022 macadamia price crash on industry-wide spend forced The Macadamia to cut back on its usual four editions to just three for the year. Regardless, these editions have...

read more
Ambermacs Macadamia Expo Feb 13th and 14th 2025

Ambermacs Macadamia Expo Feb 13th and 14th 2025

Join us for the 4th edition of Ambermacs' Macadamia Expo, the largest of its kind, taking place on 13th and 14th February 2025. With over 150 exhibitors and top-tier guest speakers, this two-day event is a must-attend for anyone in the macadamia industry! Highlights...

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Demystifying the voluntary carbon market for farmers

Demystifying the voluntary carbon market for farmers

Agriculture holds a unique double opportunity to reverse adverse climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing carbon from the atmosphere. By adopting more sustainable farming practices, farmers can increase their profitability and significantly...

read more

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