THE Australian macadamia industry celebrated its top growers with the 2021 Australian Macadamia Society Awards of Excellence on November 22.
Experienced macadamia growers Jason and Fiona Klotz from Red Rock Macadamias, Bundaberg won the large grower of the year award, which awards the most productive and consistent orchard over a five-year period.
They achieved an average of 5.8 tonnes per hectare nut in shell (NIS) and 2.2 t/ha saleable kernel recovery.
NSW Northern Rivers grower Peter Fraser won the small grower of the year award.
