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We were all pretty excited about getting together again in Devonport, Tasmania for the 2021 Australian National Olive Conference & Exhibition, having missed out on the annual face-to-face catch-up following the postponement of the 2020 event due to COVID-19 restrictions. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still a thing this year, and so are lockdowns and restrictions, so…
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The July edition of Grove Innovation included details of the AOA Healthy Soils – Healthy and Productive Groves Field Day at Wollundry Grove in the NSW Riverina region. The final in the national series of regional events, the Wollundry Grove field day had been rescheduled from its original date early in the year. The current…
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Winter means it’s cold and flu season, which means that – along with COVID-19 – immunity is at the top of our health agenda. There’s plenty of advice out there (some good, some questionable!) but what we all need is really helpful, factual information. So with that in mind, the Olive Wellness Institute has collaborated…
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Hort Innovation has released the Australian-grown Horticulture Sustainability Framework, a guide to help the horticulture sector share its sustainable, ethical, and safe farming practice stories with stakeholders. The initiative aims to help the industry share their sustainability credentials and stories, as consumers and investors increasingly ask for evidence of ethical and sustainable practices from their…
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“Highlighting the role and management of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity” There’s been a bit of a break between events (and a sensational harvest to bring in!) so it’s great news that the ducks are now all lined up to hold the previously postponed AOA Healthy Soils Field Day at…
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The Olive Wellness Institute (OWI) team just keep the resources coming, with four new YouTube videos among the latest offerings. In partnership with Nutrition Australia, the OWI has created four new health videos with Australian Dietitian Joel Feren (aka The Nutrition Guy) and Nutritionist Steph Geddes. Covering a range of educational topics, the videos dive…
Read MoreThe Australian Olive Association (AOA) operates a grove productivity program for the benefit of growers across the industry, and is seeking your feedback to help measure the impact of the programs. They’re also keen to identify opportunities to improve and extend these programs to provide further support for growers. A link to the 2021 Industry…
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A new research and development program launched by Hort Innovation aims to arm growers with the tools they need to produce more fruit and nuts per hectare. The five-year $28 million National Tree Crop Intensification in Horticulture Program (AS18000) will develop the systems needed to increase the intensity of orchards while improving production, quality and…
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Applications are now open for scholarships that give Australian primary producers a global perspective to learn, grow and remain competitive. Nuffield Australia Scholarships let producers see leading and innovative businesses across the globe, to find ideas and forge connections that can improve value chains. Nuffield Scholarships are open to farmers, fishers and those in associated…
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