Australian hazelnut growers grow with new machinery
Around two tonnes of nuts will be run through the new processing line this year.
"We've got a lot of our equipment from Europe because they have a lot of hazelnut growing over there," Ms Bracken said.
"They're pretty small compared to some other countries and that suits us just fine."
The machinery will also enable the Brackens to contract-crack for other producers.
"It's nice to have a couple of people doing it in Tasmania," Ms Bracken said.
"We're looking to buy nuts off other growers who don't have this kind of facility.
Last year's cold, wet spring has delayed the harvest by a few weeks but the Bracken's hazelnuts are just beginning to fall from the trees.
source: abc.net.au
