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The Olive Wellness Institute (OWI) is olive producers’ best friend, constantly creating new resources to inform and educate on the myriad health benefits of olive products. Their new blog is a great example, providing the “Top 5 ways to incorporate more extra virgin olive oil into your diet” – and don’t we all want…
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is currently drafting legislation to create more modern and streamlined agriculture levies and charges. Growers will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft legislation via a proposed two-phase consultation process: Phase 1 – early May 2023 the draft Bills (excluding consequential and transitional arrangements); selection of…
Hort Connections has been successful in obtaining funding from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to support grower attendance at the 2023 event. Growers can apply for funding of up to $1,000 for eligible expenses ($750 for South Australian growers), which include Grower All Access Passes, accommodation associated with the conference, and flights. The…
Hort Innovation has released a new publication sharing information on the technology and methodologies which will form the future of successful farm management. The Smart Farming Technology Guide for Horticulture provides an overview of emerging smart farming sensors and software. The information is presented in the context of trial usage being undertaken on four pilot…
In addition to the program’s longstanding scholarship investors, this year the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund (FDF) is investing in five-plus scholarships that are specifically available to study drought resilience. The FDF’s $1.6 million investment aims to help farmers prepare for drought resilience in a changing climate. Scholars will have the opportunity to travel overseas…
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has launched a new campaign to keep Australia free of some of the world’s most damaging pests and address the risk of sea containers, their cargoes and associated packaging. Australia is currently free of some of the world’s most serious pests that threaten our industries, economy, environment…
The AOA and regional Victorian grower group the Goulburn Strathbogie Olive Growers Association (GSOGA) are combining resources to run a grove field day for both new and experienced olive producers. Going ‘back to basics’, the program will cover topics including soil nutrition, soil test results, olive grove pests and diseases, and irrigation issues. The event…
New data released by Hort Innovation shows the production value of Australia’s horticulture industry has grown by $6.15B since 2012/13. Horticulture production volume has also grown across the period, with an additional 850,000T (tonnes) produced in 2021/22. The new data is unveiled in the latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, developed by Freshlogic…
The AOA team have planning well underway for another round of industry knowledge-sharing events, run as part of the ongoing olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL18000). Among those happening soon is the annual Processing Workshop, one of the most in-demand events on the AOA’s calendar. Previously held in Boort, Victoria…
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) have launched new scholarships to help more women at all levels in the farming and agriculture sector access their career-defining leadership development programs. We know that gender equity in leadership is a key driver for a more fair and inclusive society, and WLA programs…