Welcome to ​Cropwatch Independent Laboratories

​Our Services include:

• Macadamia quality assessment lab; and
• International tree nut consultancy (specialising in post-harvest, quality control, processing and marketing) ​

​Queensland & NSW for Macadamia Quality Assessment

​Our quality assessment laboratory services the whole macadamia industry from Central Queensland to Northern NSW, with our clients including farmers, processors and Macadamia nut exporters.

​Our Lab services include:

• Macadamia nut in shell and kernel quality assessment for grower payment and exports
• Macadamia kernel shelf life prediction
• Post Harvest Research and Development​

​Our Consultancy work extends to:

• Advice on farm drying systems for tree nuts
• Macadamia processing plant design and construction
• Farmer training for quality management
• Group facilitation
• Key note speaker at conferences and workshops​

​Our Team

Based in NSW, Kim Jones leads Cropwatch Independent Laboratories and is a world recognised expert in macadamias, with over 25 years experience in all aspects of production; from nursery to processing and marketing. 
 
Kim has been invited to speak at international conferences in Australia, Hawaii, Brazil, South Africa, PNG, Vanuatu and Vietnam. 

​Our Difference

Cropwatch Independent Laboratories has no affiliation with any macadamia processor or NIS buyers and is your truly independent quality assessor with a proven service delivery and comprehensive consultancy available to macadamia producers and processors.