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SUMMARY:VIC Back to Basics Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Get the basics to start a grove from scratch or refresh your knowledge on olive growing\nThursday\, August 27 \nToolleen Hotel Tin Shed function room & Apulia Grove Olives \nPresenters: Michael Southan\, Michael Thomsett. \nTopics covered: site selection\, varieties\, irrigation\, grove management\, pruning\, pests and diseases and harvest options.  A number of equipment suppliers and service providers may also be on hand (subject to provider availability) to show you what is available to make your grove as efficient as possible*. \n*Note – other industry providers are welcome as registered attendees however business promotion is restricted to official suppliers and service providers. \nCost: $44 inc GST for members & levy payers / $55 inc GST for general entry. Price includes arrival tea/coffee\, morning tea and lunch. \nRegistrations close 20 August. \nProgram\nLocation: Toolleen Hotel Tin Shed function room\,  Northern Hwy\, Toolleen: \n8:30am – 9:00am: Arrival and tea/coffee. \n9:00am – 9:30am: Welcome\, housekeeping\, introductions including a brief talk from Apulia Grove Olives highlighting their operations. \n9:30am – 10:30am: Why grow olives? Site selection – olive varieties – table olives\, olive oil\, multipurpose. \n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning Tea. \n11:00am – 12:00pm: Planting considerations – density of trees; irrigation; fertilisation; pests and diseases – monitoring and control. \n12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch. \nLocation: Apulia Grove Olives\, 40 Tranter Rd\, Toolleen: \n1:30pm – 4:30 pm: In the grove – inspection of trees; identification of pests; diseases and canopy management; pruning; demonstrations of equipment in the grove by industry sponsors. \n4.30pm: Program wrap-up. \n\n  \n \nThis event is part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000)\, funded by Hort Innovation\, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy\, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/vic-back-to-basics-field-day/
LOCATION:Toolleen Hotel\, Northern Hwy\, Toolleen\, Victoria\, 3551\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:NSW Back to Basics Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Get the basics to start a grove from scratch or refresh your knowledge on olive growing\nThursday\, September 3 \nWollundry Grove Olives\, 15 Mary Gilmore Rd\, Brucedale NSW \nPresenters: Michael Southan\, Michael Thomsett. \nTopics covered: site selection\, varieties\, irrigation\, grove management\, pruning\, pests and diseases and harvest options.  A number of equipment suppliers and service providers may also be on hand (subject to provider availability) to show you what is available to make your grove as efficient as possible*. \n*Note – other industry providers are welcome as registered attendees however business promotion is restricted to official suppliers and service providers. \nCost: $44 inc GST for members & levy payers / $55 inc GST for general entry. Price includes arrival tea/coffee\, morning tea and lunch. \nRegistrations close 27 August. \nProgram\n8:30am – 9:00am: Arrival and tea/coffee. \n9:00am – 9:30am: Welcome\, housekeeping\, introductions including a brief talk from Wollundry Grive Olives highlighting their operations. \n9:30am – 10:30am: Why grow olives? Site selection – olive varieties – table olives\, olive oil\, multipurpose. \n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning Tea. \n11:00am – 12:00pm: Planting considerations – density of trees; irrigation; fertilisation; pests and diseases – monitoring and control. \n12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch. \n1:30pm – 4:30 pm: In the grove – inspection of trees; identification of pests; diseases and canopy management; pruning; demonstrations of equipment in the grove by industry sponsors. \n4.30pm: Program wrap-up. \n\n  \n \nThis event is part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000)\, funded by Hort Innovation\, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy\, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/nsw-back-to-basics-field-day/
LOCATION:Wollundry Grove\, 15 Mary Gilmore Road\, Brucedale\, NSW\, 2650\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:WA Back to Basics Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Get the basics to start a grove from scratch or refresh your knowledge on olive growing\nWednesday 7 October \nYork Olive Oil\,  254 Ashworth Rd\, Daliak\, WA \nPresenters: Michael Southan\, Michael Thomsett. \nTopics covered: site selection\, varieties\, irrigation\, grove management\, pruning\, pests and diseases and harvest options.  A number of equipment suppliers and service providers may also be on hand to show you what is available to make your grove as efficient as possible*. \n*Note – other industry providers are welcome as registered attendees however business promotion is restricted to official suppliers and service providers. \nCost: $44 inc GST for members & levy payers / $55 inc GST for general entry. Price includes arrival tea/coffee\, morning tea and lunch. \nScroll down to register. \nRegistrations close 30 September. \n \nMake the most of your trip with a complete two-day olive industry experience. Start hands-on at the WA Field Day (Oct 7) at York Olive Oil\, Daliak\, solve shared industry challenges at the Think Tank (Oct 8)\, and step straight from the final session into the WA Olive Awards at 5:00 PM—also being held at Mounts Bay Sailing Club so no travel or venue changes required. More details below on how to register for the Think Tank Workshop and WA Olive Awards. \nWA Field Day Program \n8:30am – 9:00am: Arrival and tea/coffee. \n9:00am – 9:30am: Welcome\, housekeeping\, introductions. \n9:30am – 10:30am: Why grow olives? Site selection – olive varieties – table olives\, olive oil\, multipurpose. \n10:30am – 11:00am: Morning Tea. \n11:00am – 12:00pm: Planting considerations – density of trees; irrigation; fertilisation; pests and diseases – monitoring and control. \n12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch. \n1:30pm – 4:30 pm: In the grove – inspection of trees; identification of pests; diseases and canopy management; pruning; demonstrations of equipment in the grove by industry sponsors (if available). \n4.30pm: Program wrap-up\, including information on resources available to assist with managing your grove. \n\n  \n \nThe WA Back to Basics Field Day is part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000)\, funded by Hort Innovation\, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy\, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government. \n  \n\n\nAOA WA Think Tank Workshop\nThis will be held at Mounts Bay Sailing Club\, Crawley\, on the 8th of October (the day following the WA Back to Basics Field Day). Maximise your learning opportunity by attending both events. More details on this event here(opens in new tab). \n————————— \nWA Olive Awards\nThis will be held on the 8th of October from 5pm at Mounts Bay Sailing Club following the Think Tank Workshop. To register for this event\, contact Ellen Slobe at entries@oliveswa.com.au.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/wa-back-to-basics-field-day/
LOCATION:Private: York Olive Oil\, 254 Ashworth Rd\, Daliak\, Western Australia\, 6302\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:2026 WA AOA Olive Industry Think Tank Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Peer-to-peer\, problem-solving workshop packed with practical business information\, bookended by networking opportunities with your industry peers.  \nThe best insights often come from fellow growers who have already navigated the exact challenges you are facing. Designed for both seasoned olive growers and newcomers\, this workshop turns shared industry challenges into immediate\, practical solutions. Draft program detailed below. \nLocation: Mounts Bay Sailing Club\, Australia II Drive\, Crawley\, WA \nDate: Thursday 8 October\, 12:00noon – 5:00pm. \nCost: $55 inc GST for members & levy payers / $66 inc GST for general entry. Price includes lunch upon arrival and networking drinks\, and the olive oil and olives tasting session at the end of the day. \nScroll down to register. \nRegistrations close 30 September. \n \nMake the most of your trip with a complete two-day olive industry experience. Start hands-on at the WA Field Day (Oct 7) at York Olive Oil\, Daliak\, solve shared industry challenges at the Think Tank (Oct 8)\, and step straight from the final session into the WA Olive Awards at 5:00 PM—also being held at Mounts Bay Sailing Club so no travel or venue changes required. More details below on how to register for the Field Day and WA Olive Awards. \nThink Tank Draft Program \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Light Lunch & Networking Kick-off \nArrive at noon to catch up with other local growers\, meet new faces\, and bounce ideas around over a light lunch before we dive into the sessions. \n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Interactive Think Tank \n\nState of the Industry & Future Mapping: We will kick off with a brief overview from AOA CEO Michael Southan on the current industry landscape\, using the future of traditional and alternative fuels as a case study for how we can collectively identify looming problems and build proactive solutions. The overview will also include a short introduction to your state AOA Director.\nTopics for discussion:\n\nBottling\, Labelling\, and Quality: Best Before Dates (BBD)\, bottling on demand\, and insights drawn from the latest quality testing program results.\nOlive Levy Roadmap & SIAP: Your opportunity to voice grower needs and pitch direct suggestions for upcoming R&D projects.\nThe Annual Olive Harvest Survey (Benchmarking): Why a simple 10-minute post-harvest survey matters\, and the benefit for your business.\nAdditional state-level issues identified in the grower survey (see below)\nOpen Floor Discussion: Raise your specific grower issues and brainstorm collective solutions with the room.\n\n\nSponsor Presentations: The program will also feature valuable sponsor presentations showcasing the latest tools and innovations designed to maximize your grove’s efficiency.\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Networking Hour (drinks\, olive oil and table olive tasting) \nUnwind during our dedicated networking hour and enjoy sampling award-winning olive oil and table olives. \nAIOA Winner Photo Opportunity!\n\nSince we won’t be hosting our traditional Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) dinner this year\, we are bringing the celebration to the Think Tanks! If you win a 2026 medal or trophy\, bring your award along with you for an official AIOA presentation photo with CEO Michael Southan and the AIOA banner. This is a fantastic chance to secure high-quality promotional images for your website\, social media\, and local press while celebrating your hard work alongside your industry peers. \nShape Your Local Think Tank: Pre-Event Grower Survey\nYour voice drives the agenda. \nAs highlighted in our interactive schedule\, a core focus of the afternoon will be tackling the specific state-level challenges and agronomic barriers impacting your groves right now. Rather than generic talking points\, we want to address the real-world environmental\, operational\, and pest pressures unique to your region. \nPlease take 5 minutes to complete this pre-event 5 question survey and help guide our open floor discussions. \nClick Here to Take the 2026 Grower Survey(opens in new tab) \n\nPLATINUM SPONSOR\n \n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n \nR&D EVENT SPONSOR\n\n \nThe Think Tank events are part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000)\, funded by Hort Innovation\, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy\, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government. \n\n \nAOA WA Back to Basics Field Day\nThis will be held at York Olive Oil in Daliak on the 7th of October (the day prior to the Think Tank Workshop). Maximise your learning opportunity by attending both events. More details on this event here(opens in new tab). \n————————— \nWA Olive Awards\nThis will be held on the 8th of October from 5pm at Mounts Bay Sailing Club following the Think Tank Workshop. To register for this event\, contact Ellen Slobe at entries@oliveswa.com.au.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/2026-wa-aoa-olive-industry-think-tank-workshop/
LOCATION:Mounts Bay Sailing Club\, Australia II Drive\, Crawley\, Tasmania\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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