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SUMMARY:TAS Back to Basics Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Get the basics to start a grove from scratch or refresh your knowledge on olive growing\nTuesday 27 October \nCradle Coast Olives\, 574 Castra Road\, Abbotsham\, Tasmania. \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. \nACCOMMODATION OPTION: Wattle Hill Olive Grove is located close to Cradle Coast Olives and has limited accommodation available if needed. Visit theoliveleafretreat.com.au and use the coupon code AOA during the checkout process. \nScroll down to register. To attend both the field day and think tank workshop events select either the TAS Think Tank/Field Day_member/levy_FD or TAS Think Tank/Field Day_member/levy_general ticketing options. \nRegistrations close 20 October. \nProgram \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 TAS 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\nMaximise your learning opportunity by attending both the Field Day and Think Tank Workshop. More details on the Think Tank Workshop here. You can purchase tickets to both events by scrolling below. \nTo attend both the field day and think tank workshop events select either the TAS Think Tank/Field Day_member/levy_FD or TAS Think Tank/Field Day_member/levy_general ticketing options.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/tas-back-to-basics-field-day/
LOCATION:Private: Cradle Coast Olives\, 574 Castra Road\, Abbotsham\, Tasmania\, 7315\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T041037Z
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SUMMARY:2026 TAS 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. \nLocation: Cradle Coast Olives\, 574 Castra Road\, Abbotsham\, Tasmania. \nDate: Wednesday 28 October\, 9:00am – 2:00pm. \nCost: $55 inc GST for members & levy payers / $66 inc GST for general entry. \nScroll down to register. To attend both the field day and think tank workshop events purchase your combined tickets here: https://australianolives.com.au/event/tas-back-to-basics-field-day/  \nACCOMMODATION OPTION: Wattle Hill Olive Grove is located close to Cradle Coast Olives and has limited accommodation available if needed. Visit theoliveleafretreat.com.au and use the coupon code AOA during the checkout process. \nRegistrations close 20 October. \nThink Tank Program\n9:00 AM – 10:00  | Registration / tea & coffee \n10:00 AM – 1:00 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\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Networking Hour which includes lunch  \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) \nPLATINUM SPONSOR\n \n\nGOLD SPONSOR \n \n\nGOLD SPONSOR \n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n \n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n \n\nR&D EVENT SPONSOR\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 \nAOA TAS Back to Basics Field Day\, Tuesday October 27\nMaximise your learning opportunity by attending both the Field Day and Think Tank Workshop. More details on the Field Day here. To attend both the field day and think tank workshop events purchase your combined tickets here: https://australianolives.com.au/event/tas-back-to-basics-field-day/
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/2026-tas-aoa-olive-industry-think-tank-workshop/
LOCATION:Private: Cradle Coast Olives\, 574 Castra Road\, Abbotsham\, Tasmania\, 7315\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20261020T041257Z
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SUMMARY:2026 SA AOA Think Tank Workshop with Grove Demos
DESCRIPTION:Grove Demos Session\n    \nWatch a live drone spraying demonstration and see how its results compare with conventional ground spraying\, then catch a live pruning demo and observe tree recovery across past pruning stages. \nThink Tank Session\nPeer-to-peer\, problem-solving workshop packed with practical business information. \nMichael Southan will lead a structured half-day collaborative workshop addressing the current industry landscape\, labelling compliance\, the olive levy roadmap\, R&D investment\, and key grower issues raised from the floor. The session will be interactive\, with plenty of time allowed for Q&A. \nLocation: Peninsula Providore\, 2250 Bull Creek Rd\, Tooperang\, SA \nDate: Wednesday 4 November\, 9:00am – 5:00pm. \nCost: $55 inc GST for members & levy payers / $66 inc GST for general entry. \nScroll down to register. \nRegistrations close 28 October. \n—————————————————————— \nProgram \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration\, tea/coffee \n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Grove demos session \n\nGrove tour showcasing tree recovery and growth across past pruning stages\nPruning & chemical application techniques demonstration\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch \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 and nibbles) \nUnwind during our dedicated networking hour. \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) \nPLATINUM SPONSOR\n \n\nGOLD SPONSOR \n \n\nGOLD SPONSOR \n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n \n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n \n\nR&D EVENT SPONSOR\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.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/2026-sa-aoa-think-tank-workshop-with-grove-demos/
LOCATION:Peninsula Providore\, 2250 Bull Creek Road\, Tooperang\, South Australia\, 5255\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261113T090000
DTSTAMP:20261020T021248Z
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SUMMARY:Tastebook® EVOO Sensory Training 2026 Series 2
DESCRIPTION:As a grower\, your work in the grove culminates in the complex profile of your oil. But do you know how to truly appreciate the results? \nThis training opportunity is designed specifically for new and experienced olive industry participants who want to deepen their understanding of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) by focusing on the positive sensory characteristics that define a premium product. \n \n2026 Series 2 – Award Winning oils\nOur 2026 Tastebook® Series 2 showcases a selection of award-winning oils from the 2026 Australian International Olive Awards. Explore a range of gold\, silver and bronze medal-winning extra virgin olive oils to discover the differences in quality\, appreciate the unique characteristics of each oil and experience some of the very best Australian and international producers have to offer. \nIf you are a producer\, this is a great opportunity to benchmark your oils against those that have come out on top. If you are an olive enthusiast\, this will help you identify what characteristics make for a top quality oil. \nThe Tasting Pack \nYou will receive a curated EVOO Tasting Pack of six extra virgin olive oils (from the 2026 harvest)\, delivered to your door\, judge comments from the Australian International Olive Awards for each oil\, as well as a video link from Trudie showing you how to improve your tasting technique. This kit is designed to be a self-contained learning tool\, featuring a selection of oils and sealed comments sheets for each sample to help you benchmark your skills against the professional judges. \nThis at-home tasting kit has been created by Trudie Michels\, the highly acclaimed Event Convenor and Chief Steward of the Australian International Olive Awards. A professional assessor of extra virgin olive oil since 2003\, Trudie brings over two decades of sensory expertise to this training. \n  \n\nTraining Focus: Detecting Excellence \nLearn to identify the pillars of high-quality EVOO: \n\nFruitiness: Clarity\, Freshness and intensity\, green\, spice\, floral\, tropical\nBitterness\, Pungency: Balance\nMouthfeel and texture: Attractive or harsh\nLength\, persistence and finish: long and luscious or disappears quickly?\nHarmony and complexity \n\nCost \nAOA members: $125 inc GST\, Non-members: $150 inc GST. Registrations close 13 November 2026. \nScroll below to purchase tickets. \nEssential Information for Registrants \n\nLocation: This training is limited to Australian-based participants only.\nCourse Confirmation: This training requires 10 participants to proceed; otherwise\, a full refund will be provided.\nDelivery Timeline: Your tasting kit (samples and feedback notes) will be dispatched starting November 23. Note – the event date for this course does not mean that is the day this course is being held – it is when the items will start being be dispatched.\nTime Investment – If completed in one session\, the training should take no longer than one hour.\nImmediate Care: To prevent oxidation\, store your unopened kit in a cool\, dark cupboard immediately upon arrival. Do not open the samples until the start of the training.\n\n\n \nAbout Tastebook® \nIf you haven’t participated before\, Tastebook® is the Australian Olive Association’s premier sensory training platform. This program provides the palate calibration and sensory experience needed to understand and appreciate all things olives. By tasting and evaluating a range of EVOO and table olives\, you will learn to accurately describe characteristics and gain the insights needed to push your products toward industry-leading quality. Learn more about Tastebook® here
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/tastebook-evoo-sensory-training-2026-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Tastebook training
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