A History of the Macadamia Industry in Queensland I’ve been exploring what AI can do and asked Claude to write a history of the macadamia industry in Queensland. I have to say, the result was impressive. The paper runs to over 20 pages and traces the industry from its Indigenous origins and early botanical discovery…
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini and Perplexity are increasingly part of everyday work. Used appropriately, they can help with drafting, summarising, structuring ideas and improving clarity. At the same time, MFM manages confidential grower, partner and operational information. Clear boundaries ensure we use these tools responsibly and protect the trust placed…
We’re a business people want to know about. Macadamia farming is having a moment, and as MFM grows its presence across multiple farms and deepens relationships with growers, partners and industry stakeholders, that interest isn’t going away. That’s a good thing — but it means we need to be deliberate about how we communicate publicly….
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…
In this short video, Ringo talks through a box of collected macadamia nuts and leaves, pointing out differences between varieties. Ringo first worked in sorting and has built a good eye for variety differences over time. As the season approaches, she’s back supporting sorting and preparation work, sharing some of the small details she notices…
Shawn Steed (Maryborough) shared this short clip while setting up irrigation on one of the farms, and it’s a great example of what the MFM staff hub is all about. The edit walks through a few familiar stages — pipes in, sprinklers set, water on — but seeing it stitched together makes the progress really…
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is currently running a statewide rural plant safety campaign. As part of this work, inspectors are visiting farms across Queensland to look at how rural businesses manage moving plant and vehicles. These visits are active and underway. They may look like inspections or audits, but WHSQ has been clear…
A quick word search to help you recognise common orchard terms. This is a warm-up activity — no definitions here. Use the glossary on this page if you want more detail. Orchard Language – Glossary BROADCASTFertiliser spread evenly over the entire orchard soil surface. COMPACTIONIncreased soil density caused by soil particles being pressed together, often…
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.
Harvester Build & Handover with Graham Black This induction covers the key features, updates, and safety checks for the new macadamia harvester and should be completed before operating the machine in the field. In Part 1, Graham Black walks through the external layout, maintenance access points, and core systems, including hydraulics, dehusker setup, tyres, cooling,…
