PARAGUAY

Sub tropical climate Cheapest farm land in South

America Abundant rainfall Evenly distributed rainfall Abundant water supply Low labor costs 10% business tax

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1960’s – First trees introduced from California 1992 – Ministry of Agriculture introduces

varieties 344, 660 and 741 from Brazil

2012 Statistics # of trees 100,000

# of hectares 500

Estimated 2012 production: 117 MT NIS

Estimated 2020 production: 1,662 MT NIS

Foto gentileza Ing.Agr. Cristhian Grabowski. Div. Fitopatología FCA-UNA.

Ideal conditions for macadamia

Rapid expansion of areas under cultivation

Little experience so far in cultural practices, quality control, and export

Need for technical assistance in quality control for export