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!