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.

Macadamia farmers are urging the government to temporarily lift the export ban on raw nuts, saying unsold stockpiles are growing and threatening their livelihoods.

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.