GROWER SERVICES
PRACTICAL EXPERTISE FOR STRONGER MACADAMIA ORCHARDS.
Mayo Macs supports growers with practical technical expertise across the full orchard journey, from land suitability and orchard establishment to integrated pest and disease management.
Our grower services combine field experience, data and technical guidance to help improve orchard performance, support informed decision-making and build productive, resilient macadamia operations.
Integrated pest & disease management
Pest scout training
Comprehensive Pest, Disease & Nutrient deficiency ID guide
New Pest & Disease App for shareholders
Detailed Spray programs
Climate & land suitability assessments
Climate data from various weather station networks and Cedara’s BRU program, local knowledge from growers.
Land/soil surveys- initial prelim by Tech services.
In-depth surveys by commercial companies.
Use data to determine most suitable sites, cultivar selections, and ridging options.
Orchard establishment & layout
Choice of cultivars
Row orientation
windbreak options & placement
Pre-plant lime/gypsum, P & K recommendations
Technical Support
Supporting Sustainable Production
A dedicated team of agricultural advisors support our established shareholder growers across South Africa to produce macadamias in an environmentally sustainable manner by integrating chemical, biological and IPM principles.
Through our expert technical advice, we enable our shareholder growers to optimize their production practices by fast forwarding them to optimum productivity whilst ensuring the highest levels of nut quality and food safety.
RESEARCH
On-Farm pruning consults & staff training (irrigation, fertilization, pest control, nut set)
Study groups (small study group areas, benchmark nut quality data, compare production practices, new ideas, costings for pruning, spraying etc)
On-farm training of staff (pruning, P&D scouting & ID)
IRRIGATION & FERTILIZATION
Irrigation scheduling
Work with soil moisture probe companies, have access to data via App or Web.
Help schedule irrigation
62% of orchards currently irrigated.
Do fertilizer/fertigation programs for growers
Identify nutrient deficiencies/toxicities
PRUNING & ORCHARD MANAGEMENT
On-farm pruning advice for growers & intensive training for staff
Pruning a vital aspect of Pest & Disease management
Advice on windbreaks, mulching, cover crops