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Independent Macadamia Laboratory Services<\/h1>\n

Cropwatch Independent Laboratories is fully accredited under the Kernel Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KLAS)<\/strong> \u2014 the industry standard developed and administered by the Australian Macadamia Society. Our accreditation guarantees that every test we perform meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability that growers and processors depend on.<\/p>\n

Servicing the macadamia industry from Central Queensland to Northern NSW<\/strong>, including farmers, processors and exporters.<\/p>\n Submit a Sample<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Services & Pricing<\/h2>\n

All prices exclude 10% GST. Standard 7-day turnaround applies to all tests unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Kernel Recovery<\/h3>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Test<\/th>\n Description<\/th>\n Code<\/th>\n Price (excl. GST)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Basic KR<\/strong><\/td>\n Pre-shelled & separated kernel recovery<\/td>\n BSCKR<\/td>\n $26.44<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Standard KR<\/strong><\/td>\n Kernel recovery, no moisture test<\/td>\n STDKR<\/td>\n $54.88<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Express KR \u26a1<\/strong><\/td>\n Rapid turnaround kernel recovery \u2014 see note below<\/td>\n EXPKR<\/td>\n $56.87<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Ultimate KR<\/strong><\/td>\n Kernel recovery and NIS moisture test<\/td>\n ULTKR<\/td>\n $69.34<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Ancillary Tests<\/h3>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Test<\/th>\n Description<\/th>\n Code<\/th>\n Price (excl. GST)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
NIS Sizing<\/strong><\/td>\n NIS sizing by weight only<\/td>\n SIZWT<\/td>\n $17.46<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Size Grading<\/strong><\/td>\n NIS sizing with count<\/td>\n SIZCT<\/td>\n $21.46<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
NIS % Reject<\/strong><\/td>\n Number of reject nut per 100<\/td>\n REJCT<\/td>\n $12.47<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Stuck Kernel<\/strong><\/td>\n Post cracking stuck kernel weight<\/td>\n KLSTK<\/td>\n $14.47<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Dehusking<\/strong><\/td>\n Per replicate<\/td>\n DEHSK<\/td>\n $17.46<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Test<\/th>\n Description<\/th>\n Code<\/th>\n Price (excl. GST)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
NIS Moisture<\/strong><\/td>\n Per replicate<\/td>\n NISMC<\/td>\n $14.47<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Kernel Moisture<\/strong><\/td>\n Per replicate<\/td>\n KERMC<\/td>\n $17.46<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Test<\/th>\n Description<\/th>\n Code<\/th>\n Price (excl. GST)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Shelf Life Prediction<\/strong><\/td>\n 2-week rapid ageing with hexanal headspace analysis<\/td>\n SHFLF<\/td>\n $97.50<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Hexanal Headspace<\/strong><\/td>\n Headspace analysis only<\/td>\n HDSPC<\/td>\n $58.50<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Export Testing<\/h3>\n

Cropwatch provides independent laboratory assessments for macadamia exporters. Many buyers in markets including China and Vietnam seek independent certification of kernel quality and moisture content for export consignments. Our standard kernel assessment and moisture tests are used for this purpose \u2014 priced as per the schedule above.<\/p>\n

Export assessments are a certification of quality for the receiving market and are not grower payment assessments. Contact us<\/a> to discuss your export requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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\u26a1 Express KR \u2014 Rapid Pre-Harvest & Pre-Delivery Testing<\/h3>\n

With processors tightening specifications and introducing penalties for high reject levels, knowing your nut quality before harvest or delivery has never been more important. Cropwatch has received reports of growers receiving bills of up to $1,400<\/strong> after delivering a consignment with high reject levels \u2014 a situation that could have been avoided with a simple pre-delivery test.<\/p>\n

In response, Cropwatch developed the Express KR \u2014 a rapid turnaround test delivering results within 3 days<\/strong>. While not as accurate as a full kernel recovery test, it provides a reliable indication of reject levels and kernel quality, giving you the information you need to make confident harvest and delivery decisions.<\/p>\n

A $56.87 investment before delivery could save you thousands.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Express KR results are indicative only and are not suitable for grower payment purposes.<\/p>\n\n

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Collecting Your Express KR Sample<\/h4>\n
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Using a quadrat of approximately 0.25m\u00b2, walk in a zig-zag pattern across the block, casting the quadrat randomly under at least 25 trees. Collect every nut within the quadrat. Continue until you have 3\u20134kg of nut in husk. De-husk and remove any obviously damaged nuts before submitting.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Collect small sub-samples directly from the harvester during skip or silo filling, or after the sorting table. Combine all sub-samples, mix thoroughly, and submit approximately 1\u20131.5kg for analysis.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Why Our Drying Methodology Matters<\/h3>\n

Cropwatch uses Dorran Bungay EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Content) based dryers<\/strong> \u2014 the same drying technology used by commercial macadamia processors \u2014 rather than standard fan-forced laboratory ovens.<\/p>\n

EMC-based drying closely replicates the equilibrium moisture conditions experienced during commercial processing, ensuring our assessment results are directly comparable to what a processor will measure on receipt of your nuts.<\/p>\n

By aligning our laboratory drying methodology with industry practice, Cropwatch delivers assessments that are meaningful, consistent and commercially relevant \u2014 giving growers and processors a shared baseline for quality and payment discussions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n

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Submitting a Sample<\/h2>\n

Getting your sample to us is straightforward. Follow the guidelines below to ensure accurate and reliable results.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Prepare Your Sample<\/h4>\n

Continuously sample from the whole consignment to ensure a representative sample. Contact us for detailed sampling methodology guidance.<\/p>\n