We offer a comprehensive suite of training programmes designed to build practical capacity across the horticultural value chain. These include scouting training for nursery staff, growers and farm scouts to improve pest and disease monitoring, in the integrated pest management framework, as well as training for emerging growers on practical production principles and production and quality management. In addition, we provide guidance on the implementation of GlobalG.A.P. and other audit standards to support compliance and market access. Targeted technical training on specific topics is also delivered through regional and processor study groups, ensuring that growers remain informed about the latest best practices and industry developments.
Production and orchard management training
Production principles (Emerging growers)
- Introduction to macadamia production systems, orchard management, and good agricultural practices.
Avocado 101 (Avo 101) and Macadamia 101 and Macadamia 201 (Mac 101 and Mac 201)
- Intermediate technical training focused on improving productivity and orchard performance.
Pest monitoring and IPM
Scouting training (pests, diseases and beneficials).
- Nursery-level scouting.
- Producer-level scouting.
Compliance and certification training
GlobalG.A.P. and other accreditation training.
- Implementation and compliance with international good agricultural practices.
SAMAC Integrator onboarding & regional technical workshops
- Alignment of producers and stakeholders with industry systems, standards, and technical requirements.
Quality and postharvest management
Kernel and Nut-in-Shell defect assessments
- Identification, classification, and management of quality defects.
- Lossfactor benchmark.
