For anyone interested in the conservation of an Australian icon or the commercial development of the only indigenous plant to be traded globally, this book, The Macadamia Australia’s Gift to the World, is essential reading.
Written by Ian McConachie, one of the world’s foremost authorities on macadamias and the breeder of Australia’s most commonly planted commercial variety, MCT1, it is THE reference text for macadamias.
But more than that, it is a rollicking yarn well told. This has heroes, villians, wrong turns and lost ways, new inventions, David and Golliath battles over international trade and a cast of colourful characters.
In the words of Molly Meldrum: do yourself a favour and buy a copy. It’s the coolest Christmas present around. Available at all good bookstores or through the Macadamia Conservation Trust at https://lnkd.in/gfdrkR-E.
Jolyon Burnett, Chair at National Farmers Federation Horticulture Council and former CEO of the Australian Macadamia Society.
