Table Olive News

As most people know, the olive tree’s history has biblical significance. It has been, therefore, a reassuring and tranquil presence in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. A walk in any grove can still evoke those sentiments and give sense to the olive tree’s unique status as a symbol of peace.

One of Australia’s booming olivegrowing regions has launched an information leaflet about the area as a first step towards an olive tourist trail for visitors and tourists.

The Australian Olive Association is seeking three members for the Industry Compliance Committee (ICC) to administer the industry’s Code of Practice.

The new Labor Government has moved quickly to change Australia’s workplace relations laws. The abolition of AWAs are only the first of a series of changes to be rolled out between now and the start of 2010.

Kevin Rudd has asked South Australians to be patient while the Commonwealth seeks to convince Victoria to agree to the $10 billion River Murray plan.

Water expert Professor Mike Young has warned that unless the coming winter delivers well above average rainfall, parts of the river system may have to be “abandoned or accepted as changed forever”.

Olives have been cultivated in central Victoria for more than 100 years. However, it was only in the early 1990s that commercial olive cultivation was truly established in the region.

As Australia and New Zealand’s olive industry continues to grow, so too does the number of new growers and processors listed in the 2008 Olive Industry Directory.