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2017 State of Origin winners announced

Congratulations to the following growers who have taken out State of Origin awards, and to NSW who have reclaimed the State of Origin again! Make sure you watch the short videos of each grower explaining the secrets behind their success.

WINNERS

Highest Saleable Kernel per Hectare 

Small Farms

Geoff Beauchamp

 

Lowest Reject Kernel Recovery (kg per Hectare)

&

Lowest Reject Kernel Recovery (% per Hectare)

Small Farms

Bruce & Pam Lilly 

Watch the VIDEO

 

Highest Saleable Kernel per Hectare 

Large Farms

Jason & Fiona Klotz (Red Rock Macadamias)

Watch the VIDEO


Lowest Reject Kernel Recovery (% per Hectare)

Large Farms 

&

Most Consistent QLD Orchard over 5 Seasons

Garry & Andrea Sheppard 

Ozmac

Watch the VIDEO

 

Lowest Reject Kernel Recovery (kg per Hectare)

Large Farms

Macadamia Farm Management (Cambewarra Orchard)

Watch the VIDEO

 

Most Consistent NSW Orchard over 5 Seasons

Peter Fraser

Watch the VIDEO


CONGRATULATIONS NSW!

NSW has taken out the coveted 2017 State of Origin trophy.

To come up with the winner, the benchmarking team averaged the top 25 farms across each state. NSW came out on top with 4.44 T/ha NIS and 1.56 T/ha SKR. The QLD average was 4.21 T/ha NIS and 1.39 T/ha SKR.

Congratulations to all winners!

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