Best Practices for Harvesting, Dehusking, and Drying Macadamias
This practical guide provides macadamia growers with step-by-step recommendations on orchard sanitation, maturity testing, harvesting, dehusking, and on-farm drying.
It explains how to reduce post-harvest losses, prevent mould, improve nut quality, and comply with international food safety standards. By applying these practices, farmers can increase kernel recovery, reduce spoilage, and align their operations with global export requirements.
Author / Source: SAMAC (Macadamias South Africa NPC)
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