Bold EC macadamia nut project unlocks opportunity in the rural space

The Amajingqi rural community in Willowvale is set for a major socio-economic transformation when 300 hectares earmarked for macadamia plantations is completed in April 2017. Spearheaded by East Cape Macadamia (ECM), the project is the second macadamia growing site in the Eastern Cape’s coastal belt between East London and Bizana. Starting out with Ncera Macadamia Farming outside East London 10 years ago, ECM is targeting a total of 4,200 hectares for new macadamia plantations in partnership with rural communities and emerging farmers.