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Six generations of farming, one bright future in macadamias<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carl Nielson never set out to rewrite his family\u2019s farming story – but he\u2019s certainly added a new and promising chapter. Based in South Kolan, just 20 minutes from Bundaberg in Queensland, Carl is part of a sixth-generation farming family whose roots stretch back to the 1870s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve always grown sugarcane<\/em>,\u201d he says. \u201cBut I saw the potential in macadamias – not just for better returns, but for sustainability.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2017, Carl convinced his family to try something new. With support from his parents and grandparents, they planted their first 7,000 macadamia trees. Today, the orchard has grown to 12,000 trees and will reach 20,000 by the end of this year. The land, still farmed under the family company Noellen – named after grandparents Noel and Ellen – is now run by Carl and his brother Raymond, along with their partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"'Noellen'
‘Noellen’ – named after grandparents Noel and Ellen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rooted in resilience and rich red soil<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Nielsons\u2019 farm is uniquely suited to macadamia production. \u201cWe\u2019ve got rich volcanic red soil and just the right slope for good drainage<\/em>,\u201d Carl explains. \u201cPlus, our subtropical climate – warm with minimal frost – makes for ideal growing conditions<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s not just nature doing the work. Carl and Raymond, both diesel fitters by trade, bring mechanical know-how to every part of the operation. \u201cWe do all the repairs and maintenance ourselves, which keeps things moving smoothly – especially during harvest<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harvest season runs from March through to September and is all hands on deck. Carl handles logistics and deliveries, Raymond oversees the drying shed, and their father still plays an active role in harvesting the nuts. Outside harvest, the work shifts to general maintenance – slashing, watering, fertilising and caring for the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Family
Family life in the macadamia orchard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Macadamias at home: a family affair<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For Carl, macadamias are more than a business – they\u2019re part of family life. \u201cThe kids love picking them up off the ground and helping to crack them<\/em>,\u201d he says. \u201cIt brings us all together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At home, roasted and salted macadamias are a staple. \u201cBut we\u2019re big fans of honey-roasted or sweet chilli flavours, and of course, chocolate-coated macadamias<\/em>,\u201d Carl admits. In the kitchen, he enjoys tossing chopped macadamias into brownies, or using them as a crunchy topping on Greek yoghurt with honey and raspberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
The Nielson Family, macadamia farmers in QLD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pride in every nut<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When asked what macadamias mean to him, Carl doesn\u2019t hesitate. \u201cIt\u2019s about pride. When I harvest a perfect nut, I know I\u2019ve grown that. It\u2019s a good feeling.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nielsons hope that feeling translates to every Aussie who enjoys their macadamias. \u201cWe want people to feel happy supporting local growers<\/em>,\u201d Carl says. \u201cAnd to know they\u2019re part of a strong, world-class industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nielson
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