International roundup a comprehensive report on the state of the global macadamia industry – hawaii

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Hawaii had 6,880 hectares under macadamia cultivation in 2012, with typical spacings between trees ranging from 7.6 to 9.1 meters. Seven varieties were commonly grown, with average in-shell yields of 3.66 metric tons per hectare and shelled kernel yields of 0.79 metric tons per hectare. Key production issues included pests like the macadamia felted coccid and koa seed worm, as well as weather factors like rain levels. Estimated in-shell production was forecast to remain steady at 20,000 metric tons annually through 2022.

GLOBAL ROUNDUP, HAWAII
18-Sep-12
Alan Yamaguchi

DESCRIPTION UNIT / TIME INFORMATION

Area Under Cultivation Ha 6,880

9.1 x 9.1
Typical Spacings (m) m 7.6 x 7.6
7.6 x 5.5

246-Keauhou
294-Purvis
333-Ikaika
Varieties HAES 344-Ka'u
508-Kakea
660-Keaau
741-Mauka

In-Shell,
3.66
Yield mt/Ha
SK, mt/Ha 0.79

Macadamia Feltid Coccid, Eriococcus
ironsidei
Production Issues Koa Seed Worm, C. illepida
Litchi Fruit Moth, C. ombrodelta
Rain (Quantity, Distribution)

Important Iniatives None

2012, mt 20,000
Estimated In-Shell
2017, mt 20,000
Production
2022, mt 20,000

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