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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
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