Reference: Anusyut, a native of Malappuram, Kottakkal, and his experimental macadamia venture.
Inviting those interested in our venture and in experimental cultivation.
Macadamia, popular in European countries and native to Australia, is now well-known in the world. For many people, macadamia is a part of their daily diet. Recognizing the market potential of its oilseeds, its cultivation is being done in most countries around the world. Although many in our country have been cultivating it on an experimental basis for a long time, it has not succeeded as expected. This may be due to shortcomings in its cultivation methods or our climate. Anyway, Anusyut, a native of Malappuram, Kottakkal, is moving forward with the experiment of these Australian oilseeds.
Macadamia
The possibilities of these processed oil pastes are yet to be fully explored.
Due to its oil, high nutritional value, premium quality, and price, macadamia is known as the Queen of Nuts. It is one of the most expensive nuts in the world.
Through advanced processing methods, various oils, creams, food products, and cosmetics are made from it. Macadamia oil also has medicinal properties. Therefore, many value-added products can be made and brought to the market.
Oil
Macadamia is valued due to its oil and premium quality.
Food Products
Various food products can be made through advanced processing methods.
Cosmetics
Creams and cosmetics are among the value-added possibilities.
Medicinal Properties
Macadamia oil also has medicinal properties.
Anusyut operates out of Kottakkal. Anusyut entered this field after an in-depth study of the macadamia market in European countries. Recognizing the potential of macadamia, Anusyut is trying to expand its cultivation as a long-term crop.
In the first phase, he started a nursery on an experimental basis, produced saplings, and began distribution. The income from that was used to expand the macadamia nursery. Currently, Anusyut has a macadamia orchard and an associated nursery in Malappuram, Kottakkal. Here too, cultivation is being done on an experimental basis.
Field note: Anusyut also cultivates in Thiruvilwamala in Palakkad district. Various varieties of macadamia are planted here.
When cultivated at a spacing of 12X12 feet, up to 300 saplings can be planted per acre. Due to climate change, cultivation methods are also changing. Anusyut says that if the soil and climate are made suitable for the crops, success can be assured.
In Thiruvilwamala, the varieties 600, 900, and 1,200 are being tested.
Variety being tested
Variety being tested
Variety being tested
The yield is very low. That is, the potential of the crop has only just begun to be understood. Therefore, it has not yet reached the stage of harvesting and producing value-added products from the oilseeds. Budded saplings are charged from 300 rupees to 900 rupees.
Seed-Grown Trees
It takes about 10-15 years for saplings grown from seeds to bear fruit.
Grafted And Budded Saplings
However, grafted and budded saplings yield fruit within 3 years.
Five-Year Yield
Five-year-old macadamia trees yield 15-20 kilos.
Orchard Team
There are 15 workers with Anusyut in the orchard.
Anusyut has 30 saplings produced through grafting-layering methods. Saplings of all varieties of macadamia are available here. This is a long-term crop. The saplings fetch a good price. Accordingly, a good yield is also obtained. Therefore, Anusyut is interested in expanding macadamia cultivation as part of his venture.
Important timeline: It takes about 10-15 years for trees grown from seeds to bear fruit. However, budded saplings will bear fruit within 3 years.
Anusyut in the macadamia orchard in Thiruvilwamala.
A project is being run under the leadership of the central Ministry of Agriculture with the aim of introducing Indian agricultural methods and products to African countries. As part of that, Anusyut has received an opportunity to expand macadamia cultivation in African countries.
For the year 2023-24, permission has also been obtained to export macadamia cultivation methods and saplings to African countries. As part of that, various types of macadamia saplings, crops, products, and value-added products are all being exported.
As a first step, in 2022, as part of the Australia-India Economic Co-operation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), the import duty on macadamia nuts has been waived. This gives farmers a lot of hope. The import duty was supposed to be waived by 30% by 2028.
Macadamia cultivation is something that can bring great financial benefits. Therefore, Anusyut invites those who are interested in expanding macadamia cultivation as part of their venture, and those interested in macadamia cultivation, to their venture. Interested individuals can visit the macadamia orchard in person to understand things.
Contact: 8618834969 (Anusyut)
Is macadamia farming possible in Kerala?
Macadamia cultivation is still being done on an experimental basis in Kerala. Anusyut, a native of Malappuram, Kottakkal, is moving forward with trials in Kottakkal and Thiruvilwamala. He says that if the soil and climate are made suitable for the crops, success can be assured.
Why is macadamia called the Queen of Nuts?
Macadamia is known as the Queen of Nuts because of its oil, high nutritional value, premium quality, and price. It is one of the most expensive nuts in the world. Through advanced processing, oils, creams, food products, cosmetics, and other value-added products can be made from it.
How many macadamia saplings can be planted per acre?
In the Thiruvilwamala trial, macadamia is being cultivated at a spacing of 12X12 feet. At this spacing, up to 300 saplings can be planted per acre. Various varieties are being tested there, including 600, 900, and 1,200.
How long does macadamia take to bear fruit?
Saplings grown from seeds take about 10-15 years to bear fruit. However, grafted and budded saplings can yield fruit within 3 years. This shorter timeline is one reason budded saplings are important for farmers exploring macadamia as a long-term crop.
What is the price of macadamia saplings in this venture?
According to the article, budded macadamia saplings are charged from 300 rupees to 900 rupees. Anusyut started a nursery on an experimental basis, produced saplings, and began distribution. The income from that was used to expand the macadamia nursery.
What yield can a five-year-old macadamia tree give?
Five-year-old macadamia trees yield 15-20 kilos, according to the field details shared. However, the article also notes that the yield is still very low overall and that the crop’s full potential has only just begun to be understood in these conditions.
Are there export opportunities for macadamia from India?
For 2023-24, permission has been obtained to export macadamia cultivation methods and saplings to African countries. As part of this, various types of macadamia saplings, crops, products, and value-added products are being exported under an Afro-Asian agricultural opportunity.
