We’ve added a short Drag-and-Drop learning exercise to help build confidence with common orchard and soil management terms used across macadamia operations.
The terminology aligns with industry guidance, including the NSW DPI Macadamia Grower’s Guide: New Orchards:
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/1475984/Macadamia-Growers-Guide-new-orchards.pdf
This is a quick learning aid, not an assessment.
Employment Hero is used across MFM to upload and manage certifications, including Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Verifications of Competency (VOCs). A step-by-step guide and training video is available here:https://macadamiafarmmanagement.au/certification/ Use this guide if you’re uploading certifications, checking compliance, or running reports.
DigiTime is the time-recording app used across MFM to record work hours, activities and equipment. A step-by-step guide and walkthrough video is available here: https://macadamiafarmmanagement.au/introduction-to-digitime/ Use this guide if you’re setting up DigiTime for the first time or need a refresher.
Beyond the orchard and the kitchen, macadamias are continuing to show strong momentum in global food and product innovation. In 2025 alone, more than 700 new macadamia products were launched worldwide, highlighting just how widely and creatively the nut is being used. If you’re interested in the bigger picture, this overview of The macadamia product…
The 2026 macadamia harvest is now underway across Macadamia Farm Management orchards, and it is shaping up to be a big season. CEO Scott Allcott recently shared an update with the team about what lies ahead — from a larger crop and increased logistics to the importance of communication, safety, and teamwork as harvest ramps…
Each summer, marine turtles return to Mon Repos on the Bundaberg coast — one of Australia’s most significant turtle rookeries. Rangers monitor sand temperatures closely, as incubation conditions directly influence hatchling survival. Behind the dunes, a landscape restoration project is quietly restoring the natural wetland system that once filtered water through the sand before it…
This resource covers how soil moisture is assessed across MFM orchards to support consistent, data-backed irrigation decisions. It includes a practical workshop with Emily Dart, explaining: This is a useful reference for irrigators, farm managers, and anyone involved in irrigation planning or monitoring. View the full workshop and guide here:https://macadamiafarmmanagement.au/soil-moisture-3/
