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The COVID-forced move to an online format for 2021 has been welcomed with enthusiasm, with more than 60 producers attending the first of the AOA Processing Webinar series. An integral part of our industry’s continuing knowledge sharing program, the biennial AOA Processing Workshop at Boort had to be postponed due to travel restrictions. The short…
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Noting the 2020 season in Australia was an ‘off’ crop year, it is not surprising that there is now a market shortage of both Australian EVOO and table olive products. Subsequently many Australian growers and marketers are seeking alternative suppliers in order to meet customer demands. AOA OliveCare® Code of Best Practice Administrator Peter McFarlane…
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It’s time to nominate for Hort Connection 2021’s annual National Awards for Excellence, which will be presented during the Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 9 June. The awards recognise outstanding contributions to the Australian horticulture industry made by individuals and companies. The awards cover a range of areas in horticulture and recognise remarkable growers in multiple…
Read MoreThe Olive Wellness Institute (OWI) is turning three in April, and they’re running a survey to celebrate! That’s not actually how they’re celebrating (although we all are, given the great work they’ve done over the past three years) but they are running a survey and they’re hoping you’ll all take part. The OWI team are…
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The 2021-2026 Strategic Investment Plans (or SIPs) will provide the roadmaps to guide Hort Innovation’s investment of levies and Australian Government contributions, ensuring investment decisions are aligned with industry priorities. In 2021, Hort Innovation will continue to engage with growers and industry stakeholders to develop a refreshed SIP for each industry within the horticulture sector.…
Read MoreFebruary 2021 The three most common and potentially destructive insect pests found in Australian olive groves are: Black Scale Saissetia oleae. Frequently associated with Sooty Mould (Photos: OliVera) Ref: [1]IPDM Resources (OL17001): Olive Black Scale Flier by Robert Spooner-Hart et al (2020). Ref: [2]IPDM Resources (OL17001): Field Guide (Second Edition) by Robert Spooner-Hart et al…
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