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By Laura Thomas Instability within the global olive oil market is creating fresh opportunity for Australian producers, according to a new agribusiness report. It’s been a challenging couple of seasons in the Mediterranean olive-growing meccas of Spain, Italy and Greece. Europe has long been the world’s olive oil powerhouse, turning out an estimated two thirds…
By Laura Thomas Bushfire-affected olive growers are being urged to seek industry support, following a bleak start to the 2026 season. It’s been a harrowing week for many growers thanks to severe heatwave conditions sweeping the country and in Victoria, devastating bushfires. A number of olive groves located within the deadly Longwood Bushfire area are…
Have you shared your priorities for future olive fund R&D expenditure? If not, there’s still time to add your input to the process. The Olive Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is the roadmap that guides Hort Innovation’s oversight and management of the olive industry’s R&D program, laying the foundation for decision-making in investments. The SIP ensures…
The arduous task of protecting crops from bird damage is set to transform, with drones leading the charge. A new project funded by Hort Innovation will develop and commercialise a suite of drone-based deterrence solutions to help tree crop growers reduce crop and financial losses caused by birds. Led by drone technology specialists AERIUM Analytics,…
We know the olive is an incredible fruit, with myriad health benefits, and a new blog posted by the Olive Wellness Institute provides more great evidence as to why olive products are so good for us. The health effects of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) are often attributed to its fats, however science reveals something far…
Energy is now one of the biggest inputs in Australian olive production. From irrigation to processing to storage, every kilowatt effects your margin and competitiveness. Clean energy production provides ways to reduce those inputs – and your production footprint – but the information can be confusing. How do they work, what do they cost and…
As we head into 2026, a new webinar recording takes a deep drive into how Australians are shopping, spending and making choices around fresh produce and nuts. Presented in December by NielsenIQ, the webinar explored the latest FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) trends which are shaping the path to purchase. Drawing on insights from 10,000…
By Laura Thomas Australian farmers are cautiously optimistic for the year ahead, according to latest industry data. A ”stable outlook and stronger appetite for investment” is touted for 2026, as revealed in Rabobank’s latest rural confidence survey. The survey revealed that while national rural confidence is down slightly on the previous quarter, 75% of farmers…
By Laura Thomas It’s been another productive year for the Australian Olive Association, as it works to shape a positive future for the country’s burgeoning olive industry. As the national peak industry body representing Australian olive growers, the AOA’s mission is to foster industry development. And following a successful 2025 buoyed by strong consumer and…
Shared learning and improved practices are what the annual AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition is all about, providing an opportunity for producers and experts to get together and exchange ideas and information face-to-face. And what an information-fest the 2025 event was, with a host of presenters from across the country and beyond…