Jam-packed program of practical information

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. A focus on water reflects the increasing need for irrigation for a viable crop; an extended session on table olives the huge opportunities available for Australian production; and a wide-range of grove management topics aim to provide both the practical basics and new and improved methodologies.

Q&A time is also scheduled at the end of each presentation session, providing the opportunity to clarify the information for your situation, and share experience and experiences.

This year’s topics include:

• Water – forecasting drought; equipment and irrigation systems; calculating water requirements and timing; grove case study; irrigating olives with reclaimed wastewater
• Market insights – global and local
• Olive agrichemicals
• Fertilising – optimising macro-elements
• Composting
• Varietal suitability
• Table olives – new sustainable production method; tasting workshop
• Benchmarking
• Harvest timing
• Packaging
• Machinery – panel session, owning vs contracting
• Soil health
• Regenerative pruning
• Insectaries
• Processing
• Marketing – promotional food events

The industry Trade Exhibition will also run throughout the two plenary days, providing an opportunity to discover new ways to improve and enhance your grove and business practices. The specialist service providers participating this year cover a wide range of industry needs, from pruning and processing equipment, to enzymes, pumps and water solutions, offering the chance to discuss your individual business needs face-to-face with experts in their respective fields, all in the one place.

Event details:

Venue,  Grand Chancellor Hotel, Adelaide, SA

Tuesday 28, Field Tour (optional)

Wednesday 29, Plenary sessions, Industry Trade Exhibition, Conference Dinner

Thursday 30, Plenary Program, Industry Trade Exhibition and optional 2025 Australian International Olive Awards Presentation Dinner

More information and bookings

You can find out more about the Conference, Trade Exhibition and associated events on the Conference website here and view the plenary program here. Please note that final details are updated as they’re confirmed.

Tickets for the Conference & Exhibition and optional events are all available here.

And you can access the discounted AOA delegate rate for rooms at the venue here.

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