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The New Market Expansion Program is designed to assist Tasmanian enterprises in planning and implementing marketing activities related to developing new international and national markets. Assistance is available to SMEs with a sales turnover of $300,000-$20,000,000, with eligibility now expanded to include industry associations or groups of companies working collectively. The 2016-17 program is now…
Applications are now open for the 2018 round of Nuffield scholarships for Australian primary producers. Offering $30,000 bursaries to study cutting-edge global agriculture, the program offers a range of specialised scholarships across a diverse range of agricultural industries aimed at develop current, emerging and future leaders. The process for being awarded a 2018 scholarship includes…
Numerous news sources, following a report that first appeared in L’Informatore agrario (N.11, p.59), are announcing the discovery, in the laboratories of the National Research Council (CNR) in Bari, of a second Xylella-resistant olive cultivar that may be a godsend for growers in the Infected and Containment Zones of southern Puglia, where the leaf-dessication syndrome…
Olive oil-fed sea bream became the latest addition to a growing list of farm animals who have shown to benefit from a diet that includes olive byproducts. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/farmed-fish-benefit-olive-oil-diets/56156
Despite a recent eruptive episode, Mount Etna’s effusive activity was never a threat for people living on its slopes and contributed over the ages to the development of olive tree cultivation. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-basics/mount-etna-sicilys-gentle-giant-nourishes-olive-trees/56230
A Yale study found a 6.2% decline in hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes among New York residents in districts where trans fats were banned from restaurants. Do we really need any more reason to replace other fats with EVOO! https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/strokes-heart-attacks-drop-trans-fats-restaurants-banned/56289
Greek expat hopes his photo archive will help raise awareness about the value of the centuries-old trees in Laconia region.
The Farming Together national forum will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Tuesday, June 6. This is the place to share your vision for an ag-collaboration, meeting like-minded people, hearing first-hand experiences and learning from experts – for free! Presenters include Pozible CEO Alan Crabbe on ag crowdfunding, Professor Derek Baker from UNE…
In this first level, 3-day course, we will examine the history and cultivation of the olive tree and delve into harvest and methods used in olive oil production. We will taste samples from around the world and learn to recognize olive oil defects and sensory attributes. https://www.internationalculinarycenter.com/california-campus/multi-day-amateur-classes/olive-oil-sommelier-certification-course-one/
Olives SA is running a bus tour to the Fleurieu Peninsula on May 7, experiencing olive harvesting, processing and bottling. Running from 9am-5pm, the program also visits the Finniss region, joining the Nangkita Olives open day (above). Food and beverages are included for tour participants and the total cost is just $70, including coach transport,…