Technology/Science
The arduous task of protecting crops from bird damage is set to transform, with drones leading the charge. A new project funded by Hort Innovation will develop and commercialise a…
Energy is now one of the biggest inputs in Australian olive production. From irrigation to processing to storage, every kilowatt effects your margin and competitiveness. Clean energy production provides ways…
Olive oil testing will remain available via NSW DPIRD’s commercial edible oil and oilseed laboratory for the foreseeable future, in a change of heart being applauded industry-wide. Recently, the Department…
January 2026 will see the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops held in Australia, being hosted at the Tatura SmartFarm in Victoria. Running from 18-23 January, the six-day…
By Laura Thomas An unprecedented opportunity for growth awaits the Australian olive industry, as consumer appetite for quality olive products swells while production fails to keep pace. Australia produced 14.5…
A new project under the Olive levy R&D fund will monitor olive oil quality and labelling across the national supply chain. Running over the next three years, the Olive Oil Quality…
A landmark new initiative, Catalysing Australia’s Biosecurity (CAB), will draw on cutting-edge technologies and digital systems to strengthen the nation’s biosecurity defences and protect our native species, crops, livestock and…
The AOA’s annual Olive Oil Processing Workshop is a must-attend for anyone wanting to improve the quality of their olive oil, while ensuring maximum extraction. The course covers every aspect…