macadamia farming in Kenya
Last updated on June 9th, 2023 at 08:04 pm
This article focuses on macadamia farming in Kenya. Macadamia is one of the most profitable crops in Kenya.
About 90% of the harvest is for export,
making Kenya the second largest exporter and third largest producer of macadamia in the world.
Although the crop is profitable, most farmers in Kenya have not started growing macadamia.
This is due to less government support. It also frustrates potential buyers.
One acre of land can support 70 macadamia trees.
A mature macadamia tree can produce between 50 and 300 kilograms of macadamia nuts.
However, the majority of farmers in Kenya harvest less than the mentioned figures due to various challenges, the most common being pests and diseases.
Macadamia trees take about 6 to 7 years to start bearing fruit.
The Best Macadamia Species/Varieties in Kenya
The most recommended macadamia variety to grow is Murang’a 20 (MRG-20).
Many agricultural experts and researchers support this species because it grows quickly and quickly adapts to different climates.
The MRG-20 variety is the best to plant, or it is advisable to plant different varieties for cross-pollination purposes.
Other types of macadamia nuts are;
- ARK-15,
- EMB-1,
- KMB-3.
Conditions/requirements for growing macadamia
- Acidic soil is very deep.
- Rainfall is expected to range from 800 to 1200 mm per year.
- This can be stimulated by irrigation, especially in areas that do not receive much rainfall.
- The proper spacing of macadamia trees, usually 10 by 10 meters. This ensures that the plants can receive sunlight.
It is advisable to regularly brush your macadamia and add manure at least once a year, for nutritional purposes. - Protect your macadamias from high winds by planting windproof plants.
Harvesting macadamia nuts
Most of the farmers suffer heavy losses during harvest, especially harvesting immature fruits.
This means that immature fruit will be stored for some time. It can affect the quality of the nut.
Therefore, it is wise to collect only mature fruits.
It is also good to store the harvested seeds in sisal bags.
Licensed Macadamia Processors In Kenya
1. Jungle Nuts Limited
Location: Thika
Contact: +254 20 514 2800
Email: info@junglenuts.co.ke
2. Hannjo Nuts Limited
Location: Nanyuki Road, Nairobi
Contact: 0746 490 746
Email: info@hannjonuts.com
3. Equatorial Nut Processors Limited
Location: Parklands
Contacts: +254 20 804 3083, +254 20 375 3124
Email: info@equatorialnut.co.ke
4. Paem Company Limited
Location: Kidhimani Road, Industrial Area, Thika
Contact: +254 672 220 447
Email: info@paemnuts.co.ke
5. Sagana Nuts Company Ltd
Location: Sagana Town
Contact: 0727 819 332
Email: info@saganuts.co.ke
6. Afri China International Limited
Location: Imara Daima, Nairobi
Contact: 0716 510 222
Email: afchnk@yahoo.com
7. Eureka Nuts EPZ Ltd
Location: Athi River
Contacts: 0792 565 464, 0720 926 372
Email: info@eurekanutsepz.co.ke
8. Superfine Africa Nuts Limited
Location: Thika
Contacts: 0799 000 606
Email: info@superfineafricanuts.com
9. Athi River Oil Africa EPZ Ltd
Location: Athi River
Contacts: 0735 474 127
Email: info@athioils.com
10. Fair Oils EPZ Ltd
Location: Athi River
Contact: 0719 762 543
11. Rainsun Nuts Company Limited
Location: Karatina
Contact: 0722 794 044
Email: rainsun2015@yahoo.com
12. Privam Nuts Company
Location: Embu
Contacts: 0709 765 000, 0709 765 257
Email: info@privamnuts.co.ke
13. Lenana Processors Limited
Location: Kiambu County
Contact: 0707 590 103
Email: finance@lenana.co.ke
14. Limbua Group Limited
Location: Embu
Contact: 0725 966 383
Email: info@limbua-group.com
15. The Village Nuts
Location: Karatina
Contact: 0722 380 272
Email: info@thevillagenuts.co.ke
16. Farm Gate East Africa Limited
Location: Mombasa
Contacts: 0718 009 877, +254 41 501 0000
Email: info@farmgate.co.ke
17. Ten Senses Africa
Location: Athi River
Contact: 0795 371 230
Email: admin@tensenses.com
18. Wish Kenya Private Ltd
Location: Thika
Contact: 0726 351 588
Email: wishkenya@yahoo.com
19. Wondernut International
Location: Athi River
Contacts: 0722 713 075, 0733 606 707
Email: wondernut@swiftkenya.com
20. Afrimac Nuts Company Limited
Location: Along Kenol-Murang’a Road, Maragua
Contact: 0723 706 358
Email: admin@afrimac.co.ke
21. Kakuzi Limited
Location: Thika
Contacts: 0722 205 895, 0722 205 342
Email: mail@kakuzi.co.ke
22. Macnuts International EPZ Ltd
Location: Athi River
Contacts: 0726 351 588, 0722 701 432
Email: info@macnutsinternational.com
23. Batian Nuts Limited
Location: Nkubu
Contact: 0759 087 909
Email: admin@batiannuts.co.ke
24. Sasini Nuts EPZ Ltd
Contact: +254 20 342 166
Email: info@sasini.co.ke
25. Jumbo Nuts Limited
Location: Embu
Contacts: +254 068 223 1693/4
Email: info@jumbonuts.co.ke
26. Exotic EPZ Limited
Location: Sameer Industrial Park, Off Enterprise Road, Nairobi
Contact: 0792 963 890
Email: info@exoticepz.co.ke
27. Farmica EPZ Limited
Location: Athi River
Contact: 0798 363 644
Email: avraj@farmica.co.ke
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