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Macadamia: A New Priority Crop For Uganda That Can Earn Farmers Shs70m From An Acre

Macadamia nuts are tree nuts that have a subtle, butter-like flavour and creamy texture. Originated from Australia, macadamia trees are now grown in various places around the world, such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Hawaii, New Zealand and now in Uganda.

Like most other nuts, Macadamia nuts are rich in nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. They’re also linked to several health benefits including improved digestion, heart health, weight management, and blood sugar control.
In Australia, the crop is taken as gold for it has turned many into living a meaningful life. Globally, macadamia growth has increased by 50% in the past decade, accompanied by strong price growth.

Now Government of Uganda is adding Macadamia on the list of priority crops. This was revealed earlier yesterday by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja while visiting Macadamia farmers at Nambale Village in Mityana District.

He said a farmer can earn between Shs60-Shs70 million shillings from an acre per year if properly managed.

“We are now looking for partners. We are making it a priority crop and we need farmers who can grow it on a large scale because the market is available Worldwide,” the Minister said.

Minister Ssempijja touring a Macadamia plantation in Mityana

Growing Macadamia

When you are to plant just Macadamia with no other food crops, spacing  is 7.5m by 7.5m and you will have 75 trees in an acre.

 Macadamia has two seasons a year that is October to March and from June to August.

Macadamia plantation in Mityana

It takes three years for a Macadamia tree to start giving fruits. It can be intercropped like coffee at early stages which can help you earn money from other crops while waiting for the three years to start harvesting.

For details, contact Taddewo William Senyonyi via: 0775170346/0703828741/staddewo@gmail.com/ @PearlFarmsUg/@TaddewoS

Credit: Office Of Agriculture Minister

104 thoughts on “Macadamia: A New Priority Crop For Uganda That Can Earn Farmers Shs70m From An Acre

  1. Yokosofaty

    I have interest in growing Macadamia in Kumi District. Can some one help me achieve the dream. I need knowledge on planting,care and the seedlings. Visiting the farm within Uganda would be the best. I can be reached on 0772609425.
    Thanks

  2. mugyenyi

    interested in seeds of macademia

  3. Ali Anadani Amyan

    I would like to grow macadamia tree in my farm 15 acre in Kidoma/Kyakatemba village: Kikube district

    1. Who will make soil test ?

    2. Where do I get and which seedlings should I plant ?

    3. Where to sale ?
    +256 776 369 999

    Advice

  4. Ian Chemonges

    Great stuff for farmers doing farming as a business

  5. James Kennedy

    Hallo

    We do have grafted macadamia Seedlings 🌱 upper hybrid (Intergrofolia ) and Rootstock
    ( tetraphylla ) as well.

    We do have Grafted Avocados (Hass Avocado) too

    Kindly call:
    +254 720 002288
    +254 736 002288
    Mr. Kennedy

    Regards

  6. James Kennedy

    Hallo

    We do have grafted macadamia Seedlings 🌱 upper hybrid (Intergrofolia ) and Rootstock
    ( tetraphylla ) as well.

    We do have Grafted Avocados (Hass Avocado) too

    Kindly call:
    +254 720 002288
    +254 736 002288
    Mr. Kennedy

    Regards.

  7. Top-

    Very much interested in growing these. Where to start?

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
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      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo Sir

      Hallo

      We do have grafted macadamia Seedlings 🌱 upper hybrid (Intergrofolia ) and Rootstock
      ( tetraphylla ) as well.

      We do have Grafted Avocados (Hass Avocado) too

      Kindly call:
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      Regards

      • James Kennedy

        Hallo

        We do have grafted macadamia Seedlings 🌱 upper hybrid (Intergrofolia ) and Rootstock
        ( tetraphylla ) as well.

        We do have Grafted Avocados (Hass Avocado) too

        Kindly call:
        +254 720 002288
        +254 736 002288
        Mr. Kennedy

        Regards

      • Kyagonga john

        I have 2 acres,can I also plant macadamia.0773818603

  8. azabo

    How can i get the seeds

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo

      We do have grafted macadamia Seedlings 🌱 upper hybrid (Intergrofolia ) and Rootstock
      ( tetraphylla ) as well.

      We do have Grafted Avocados (Hass Avocado) too

      Kindly call:
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      Regards

  9. TINO POLLA FORTUNATE

    This is an amazing opportunity, Am interested in growing this in Oyam who can i contact?

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  10. Lugayizi Mark

    Please ,hope you are doing well,am from mubende and want to start this amazing project,how can I be connected to the farmer in mityana for more clarification

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  11. TONNY OJOK

    Am interested in growing it in Omoro,
    how can i get the seedlings

    • Rita

      I would like to grow the seedlings so i am in need of seeds

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      • James Kennedy

        Hallo

        We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

        Contact
        +254 720 002288
        +254 736 002288
        Mr. Kennedy

        Feel free to call for more information

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo Sir

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      Thank you.

  12. Othman Kakaire

    I am in Bugiri Busoga,
    Does Macademia do well in Busoga? Where can I get the grafted seedlings in Busoga

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      • Kyakyo Brenda

        I would like to start growing macadamia. How do l get in touch with you and how do I start. Iam in kyenjojo Uganda

  13. Diane kyukyu

    M interested in growing it in Luweero .Would like to get some seedlings &advice.

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  14. Umar kityo

    Where should do I get the seedlings plz?!

    • Denis M

      Where can I get grafted seedlings.
      Thanks

    • Wanok

      Amafh farms nambaale…we the best

      • James Kennedy

        We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

        Contact
        +254 720 002288
        +254 737 002288
        Mr. Kennedy

      • James Kennedy

        We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

        Contact
        +254 720 002288
        +254 736 002288
        Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo Sir

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      Thank you.

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo

      We do have grafted macadamia Seedlings 🌱 upper hybrid (Intergrofolia ) and Rootstock
      ( tetraphylla ) as well.

      We do have Grafted Avocados (Hass Avocado) too

      Kindly call:
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      Regards

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo

      We do have grafted macadamia Seedlings 🌱 upper hybrid (Intergrofolia ) and Rootstock
      ( tetraphylla ) as well.

      We do have Grafted Avocados (Hass Avocado) too

      Kindly call:
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      Regards

  15. Syliver

    Can I Access Seedlings Please, I Need To Tap That Mula Gwe eh!

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  16. Moses engwau

    Please reach me back, I would like to partner to grow these trees. Or provide a contact I can reach.

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  17. Katabalwa Vincent

    Am impressed
    Please avail me with the contact person in charge of
    Seedling
    Thanks

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  18. Lydia Kirundi

    i am very keen on growing macadamia crop it from planting to harvesting and where do you get market from roughly, how much is one kg? which is dearer, macadamia or vanilla?

    Thank you

    Lydia

    • Lydia Kirundi

      SORRY AUTO CORRECTION:
      HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FROM PLANTING MACADAMIA TO HARVESTING AND WHERE DO YOU GET BUYERS PLEASE?

      THANK YOU

    • Josh

      You can learn more about macadamias and even be able to get the seedlings from Amafh farm at Mityana. It would be best to pay a visit and see for yourself then you can do the comparisons with the other crops and arrive at your decision on which one can do best for you.

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 737 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

    • James Kennedy

      Hallo

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

      Thank you

  19. Lwigale Richard

    I am interested in this crop.how can I access the seeds.

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  20. Nangwala Rose Nakwagala

    I want to start growing it as i have the land in Luweero

    • James Kennedy

      We have a lot of macadamia seedlings Grafted and Rootstocks

      Contact
      +254 720 002288
      +254 736 002288
      Mr. Kennedy

  21. Tugume Barak Modson

    I wish to know more on how to grow this crop
    And contacts to get seedlings

  22. Miyingo Timothy

    How do I access macademia seedlings from government.? Coz I would like to plant them.

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