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The interests of the Australian olive industry were represented at a national Xylella preparedness workshop recently, as efforts to safeguard the nation’s agriculture sector from one of the most serious emerging plant disease threats worldwide continue. Convened by the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative, Wine Australia and Hort Innovation, the event brought together government agencies, research…
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Image: Unsplash By Laura Thomas An international gene mapping project is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the humble olive, for the benefit of growers across the world. As reported in the Olive Oil Times, researchers have now completed genome mapping of the Leccino and Frantoio olive varieties. Originating in Italy, both varieties are…
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By Laura Thomas It was a bumper 2025 oil yield for many Aussie producers and a prime selection of EVOO is now on the domestic market, much to the delight of consumers. After meticulously growing and producing a top tier oil product, it’s important to maximise its shelf life and maintain supply of a consistent…
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With a theme like Productivity and profitability, it’s no surprise that the 2025 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition program is a jam-packed information-fest of practical, relevant topics. Running over three days including the optional Field Day, the program has olive businesses covered, from grove management to marketing and pretty much everything in between.…
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Preparation for the conclusion of the current five-year industry-based Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) and the next iteration of investment planning is continuing, with extensive national industry consultation undertaken to inform development of a new investment planning framework in advance of the current SIPs expiring in June 2026. Industry consultation on the investment planning framework, which…
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The development of industry-led solutions for Australian horticulture is a step closer with the launch of the first ‘Build’ phase of the Australian-Grown Innovation initiative, a program designed by Hort Innovation Frontiers to deliver real impact for Australian horticulture. Following the successful Incubate phase in July and August, the Build phase will see a cohort…
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The Olive Wellness Institute’s main purpose is to collate and share scientifically proven information on the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products. Health professionals are one target demographic, and more recently the food service industry. Olive producers also benefit hugely from the Institute’s work via a constant stream of new science-based…
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Harvest to Home is now integrated into Hort IQ, Hort Innovation’s online resource for consumer insights. Enabled in partnership with NielsenIQ, the integration brings together data on horticulture product category performance, purchasing behaviours and emerging trends, all in one streamlined platform. Hort IQ aims to assist industry decision-makers to respond to demand, uncover growth opportunities,…
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Image: Olive harvest in action. (Ceilidh Meo) It’s no secret the olive growing and production process is as meticulous as it is rewarding. The process – right through from harvesting to pressing and packaging – is detailed and time consuming. Unfortunately for many small-scale producers, the upfront investment in equipment and significant ongoing input costs…
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By Laura Thomas It might not seem like it right now, but spring is just around the corner. As southern Australia shivers through the final days of winter, now is the perfect time to stay indoors and make a plan for the season of growth that lies ahead. As all good olive growers know, a…
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