Macadamia Association of Australia presents countermeasures for sustainable production

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 The Macadamia Association of Australia has proposed sustainable production measures, including reducing carbon footprint.


　

According to a survey conducted last year by the IBM Business Institute for Business Value, one in three consumers, even if it is their preferred brand, do not purchase products unless they are produced in a sustainable way. As consumers' ethical awareness increases, the Macadamia Association of Australia is making various efforts, including scientifically analyzing the characteristics of macadamia trees through research and encouraging sustainable production methods in farms.


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First, the Macadamia Association of Australia decided to limit carbon emissions from cultivation, processing and distribution. Macadamia farms across Australia have been guided to minimize diesel machine use and transportation work. In the process of cultivation, artificial work was reduced to a minimum, and processing facilities were to be located in major hub areas. This reduced the transport distance to the packaging stage of Macadamia.

　

It also seeks ways to reduce waste emissions and increase recycling. Australian farms allow upcycling materials such as macadamia trees and shells to be reused or recycled. Macadamia shells can be used for electricity production or as feed, and organic matter such as branches and leaves fall to the ground under trees and are absorbed into the soil and used as nutrients.

　

Based on research on macadamia tree properties, the association aims for world-class biological management. According to a recent study analyzing macadamia tree sap at the Macadamia orchard in Queensland, Australia, macadamia trees have the characteristics of storing and managing water much more efficiently than previously known. During periods of low rainfall, trees block pores on their own to prevent water from being taken away. This proves the ability of macadamia trees to withstand extreme conditions like drought, compared to other crops that are adversely affected by changes in the external environment. At the same time, it can be seen as a result of research that can confirm the sustainability of the macadamia trees themselves.

　

It has been confirmed that Macadamia's productivity increases even more when it pursues sustainability. Productivity is enhanced through innovative farming methods, increased biodiversity, and the development of effective biological management methods. "The adoption of sustainable production is important not only for consumers but also for many people involved in production, processing and distribution," said Lynn Ziehlke, marketing manager for the Macadamia Association in Australia. "Macadamia trees are plants that can be recycled, with their own efficient water management."

Meanwhile, 99 percent of the macadamias distributed in the domestic market are Australian.

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