Supporting Orchard Development, Rehabilitation and Erosion Control Hydroseeding plays an important role in orchard development, land rehabilitation and erosion control. Following earthworks, drainage construction or infrastructure installation, exposed soils require rapid stabilisation to minimise erosion, suppress dust and encourage the establishment of healthy vegetation. To support these activities, the PAR Orchard Group has invested in…
From the workshop floor to the orchard rows. 🚜🔧 At MFM, harvest doesn’t begin when the machines enter the orchard. It starts long before that in our Welcome Creek Workshop, where our team designs, fabricates and continually refines equipment specifically for macadamia orchards. This latest harvester is the result of years of practical harvest experience,…
At Macadamia Farm Management, innovation and efficiency go hand in hand. One of the most striking examples in recent years has been the use of tree shakers — a technology that is changing how we approach harvest. Why Shaking Matters Macadamia nuts don’t always fall easily. Certain varieties, such as A16 and Daddow, are especially…
Tracking how macadamia orchards grow provides an important reference point for orchard performance. While every farm is different, industry research and grower experience give us clear benchmarks for both tree volume and canopy area. These measures help put Aerobotics data into context and show whether orchards are establishing strongly, ahead of schedule, or in need…
While MFM designs and builds our own harvesters for large-scale operations, AMB macadamia harvesters also have a place in our program. These compact, manoeuvrable machines are well-suited to certain harvesting situations and can work alongside our in-house fleet when needed. What the AMB Harvester Does The AMB harvester sweeps nuts from the orchard floor into…
Soil health is central to macadamia productivity, and there’s more than one way to build it. Alongside imported compost and mulch, we also return organic matter already produced in the orchard itself. The Combinator is one of the key tools that makes this possible. What the Combinator Does After harvest, macadamia orchards generate a valuable…
Understanding soil moisture is key to making confident, data-backed irrigation decisions—and Emily Dart is here to help you get it right. In this hands-on workshop, Emily walks through MFM’s five-stage soil moisture scale and shows how to assess both topsoil and subsoil moisture using a simple auger or spade method. With different soil types across…
MFM utilises Freshcare, Australia’s leading on-farm assurance program for fresh produce, to ensure that every farm under our management meets the highest standards of food safety, sustainability, and market compliance. Developed specifically for Australian growers, Freshcare streamlines on-farm certification requirements to align with both domestic and international expectations. Since its launch in 2000, it has…
In the complex and specialised world of macadamia farming, understanding key industry terms is essential—especially when it comes to valuing and selling your crop. Terms like Nut in Shell (NIS), kernel, and recovery rates such as Total Kernel Recovery (TKR), Saleable Kernel Recovery (SKR), and Reject Kernel Recovery (RKR) play a major role in how…
The annual cycle of the macadamia nut, from its quiet development under the summer sun to the precise, tech-driven processes of harvest and grading, is a story of care, innovation, and the pursuit of quality. This journey reflects both tradition and advancement, ensuring every nut reaches its destination in peak condition—embodying the excellence the Australian…