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A farmer harvests macadamia nuts at Gatitu Village in Nyeri.[Kibata Kihu, Standard]
The macadamia sector is facing its most difficult period in years, with stakeholders warning that the problems extend beyond the current debate over export bans of raw nuts.
While political decisions continue to dominate public discussions, industry players say the real crisis lies in declining quality, poor farm management practices, pest infestations, immature harvesting, and a weakening global market.
The latest dispute is whether the government should maintain restrictions on the export of raw macadamia nuts or reopen export markets to absorb surplus production.
