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Nuts for Life
A Nuts for Life Workshop is being held in March with sessions being held in Alstonville, Gympie and Bundaberg (see Invite for more details). The purpose of the workshop is to dispel some of the myths about nuts and provide you with the answers to commonly asked questions. The workshop will be presented by Lisa Yates – who also presented at the recent 2009 AMS Conference in Bundaberg. Lisa is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with 14 years experience in nutrition communications and clinical practice.
To RSVP for this workshop, please contact Sarah Hall at the AMS office on 02 6622 4933.
March NSW MacGroups
MacGroups to be held in Clunes, Bangalow, Alstonville and Nambucca. See notice for details. It is advised to bring along your own chair to these sessions
Better Soils Workshop
A Better Soils Workshop is being held on Tuesday 23rd of February. For more details click on the notice.
Etheral Permit
The APVMA have recently informed us that the ethrel permit has been renewed.
Australian Government Confirms Macadamias Have An “Exemplary Record” on Pesticide Residues
The National Residue Survey (NRS) is an Australian Government Program that tests for residues of agricultural and veterinary chemicals and environmental contaminants in agricultural commodities. Macadamias is one of just five horticultural products tested. The program is funded by the macadamia industry levy.
Since initial participation of the macadamia industry through the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) in 1996, 1,456 macadamia nut samples have been tested for residues in the NRS random residue testing program. All samples complied with the relevant Australian Standards.
In its latest report the National Residue Survey said of the macadamia industry: “This exemplary record demonstrates industry concerns regarding residues, as well as the AMS’s position concerning quality assurance in chemical usage and environmental contamination. The 100% compliance with Australian Standards has been achieved by industry through the appropriate use of agricultural chemicals according to good agricultural practice. The results of the NRS residue testing program assure AMS customers that their products comply with Australian Standards”. To download a full copy of the National Residue Survey report click here.
Macadamia Industry Strategic Plan
This plan will be reviewed annually. If you have any comments please contact the AMS CEO Jolyon Burnett on .
The action plan will be updated periodically.
A 4-page summary titled Strategic Plan 2009-2014 or the full 32-page action plan can be downloaded for comment below.
Promotions Report from David McKinna
David McKinna from McKinna et al Pty Ltd Strategic Insights was commissioned to do an independent report on our current Promotions Plan. Click here to view or download the report.
Macadamia Industry Levy Flow Chart
There have been many misconceptions within our industry regarding the levy. Some industry players still refer to it as an AMS levy. It is NOT and has not been since the levy became compulsory approximately 16 years ago. It is an Industry levy that is collected by the Levy Revenue Service. More info
National Heart Foundation Approved Tick
Raw macadamias have had the National Heart Foundation Approved Tick since 2003. See the Health Benefits page for more info.
MacMan Software
For macadamia levy payers interested in purchasing the Macman Software you are now able to order the program directly from the MacMan Team.