Macadamias in New Zealand

Presenters: Rod Husband

Vanessa Hayes

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Macadamia Plantings in NZ

Macadamia Varieties Planted in NZ

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Current Variety Numbers in NZ

Beaumont, 31%

Top-worked to NZ

Varieties, 13%

NZ Varieties,

25%

"A" Varieties,

31%

Total number = 80,000 trees

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NZ Macadamia Summary

• 80,000 trees in NZ over approximately 213ha

• An average tree yield of 2kg remains static from 1970-2012

• Cottage industry

• 6 Processors, 2 Nurseries

• NZMS membership

• Establishing Grower co-operative

• Newer varieties – higher yields

• Easily organic