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Naeem and Muneera Jina
Naeem Jina - Toyota New Harvest Farmer of the Year 2023
Celebrating Excellence in Farming: Naeem Jina named Toyota New Harvest Farmer of the Year 2023
Myles Osborn
Myles Osborn - Vice-Chairman at SAMAC
We are excited to announce that the Board unanimously voted for Myles Osborn to take on the role of Vice-Chairman …

Updated determination of climatically suitable growth areas in South Africa for macadamias under pre
Project summary for "Updated determination of climatically suitable growth areas in South Africa for macadamias under present climatic and projected …

Updated determination of climatically suitable growth areas in South Africa for macadamias under pre
The project summary for "Updated determination of climatically suitable growth areas in South Africa for macadamias under present climatic and …
Lizel Pretorius
PRESS RELEASE - 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 …

AGOA Expo
AGOA Expo: 2-4 November 2023

From the CEO in a nutshell Oct 23
IMS 2023 Highlights: “Celebrating Success and Innovation in the Macadamia Industry"

IMS'23
The 9th International Macadamia Symposium

Orchard Management Hints in a Nutshell July to September 2023
Orchard Management Hints in a Nutshell July to September 2023

Research Conclusion in a Nutshell: Nursery-based rootstock compatibility
Research Conclusion in a Nutshell: Nursery-based rootstock compatibility

SAMAC R&D Newsletter June 2023
SAMAC R&D Newsletter June 2023

SAMAC Best Practices - Cold mitigation strategies
SAMAC Best Practices - Cold mitigation strategies

SAMAC Orchard Management in a Nutshell April to June 2023
SAMAC Orchard Management in a Nutshell April to June 2023

SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 5: Windows and uplifting density
SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 5: Windows and uplifting density

SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 6: Maintenance pruning from a growers perspective
SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 6: Maintenance pruning from a growers perspective

SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 4: Shoulders, skirting and controlling regrowth
SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 4: Shoulders, skirting and controlling regrowth

SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 2: Opening rows and removing trees
SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 2: Opening rows and removing trees

SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 3: Topping
SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 3: Topping

SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 1: Principles and advantages
SAMAC Maintenance pruning Part 1: Principles and advantages

Groot Ontbyt Interview
An interview with Lizel Pretorius and Elrea Strydom.

Integrated Pest management - Monitoring
A look at the monitoring principles as part of integrated pest management.

SAMAC R&D Newsletter March 2023
SAMAC R&D Newsletter March 2023

SAMAC Best Practices - Harvesting
Best practices for the harvesting season ahead

Orchard Management Hints January to March 2023
SAMAC's orchard management hints for the first quarter of 2023

R&D Newsletter December 2022
The final R&D Newsletter for 2022 with a focus on nut borers and stink bugs.

Macadamia Nursery Association Newsletter
The final newsletter from the Macadamia Nursery Association for 2022.

Industry goes nuts for macadamias
SAMAC Mac Day: Farm TV - 18 November 2022
Photo by Lungile Linda
Research on entomopathogenic fungi at SAMAC
A summary of research projects focussed on finding improved strains of entomopathogenic fungi for macadamia pests.

Are macadamia nuts produced mostly by cross-pollination, and does it affect quality?
A summary of collaborative research between South Africa and Australia

Orchard management hints October to December 2022
Orchard management hints for the last quarter of 2022.

SAMAC Macadamia Industry days 2022
Sneak preview of the SAMAC Macadamia Industry days - 11 and 12 October 2022

SAMAC Statistical Report 2022
Imports in key consumption markets 2022
Photo by S. Bush (FABI)
Bark borer survey March to June 2022
The results from the first three months of bark borer surveillance

Integrated Pest Management - Prevention
Prevention - Part one of SAMAC's series on IPM in macadamias

Macadamias: Indeed a super food
Research by Noakes Foundation research

Orchard Management Hints July to September
SAMAC Orchard Management Hints for the period July through September 2022.

Disruptive load shedding
Disruptive load shedding poses long-term risks to the agricultural sector and economy Agri SA media release

MRL and PHI list June 2022
MRL and PHI list June 2022

Registered plant protection lists June 2022
Registered plant protection lists June 2022

The health benefits of macadamias
The nutritional benefits of macadamia nuts, and some suggestions on how they are best enjoyed.