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Payments of the olives levy for the 2020 harvest were due by late October, so it’s time for all potential levy payers to check that they’ve met their obligations. Collected by processors on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE), the levy is payable on olives that are produced in Australia…
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The 2020 AOA National Olive Industry Virtual Conference was a resounding success, with strong registrations for all of the sessions. Held over four days in October, the highly informative, interactive afternoon sessions were abuzz with information, questions and answers, with enthusiastic discussion pushing several well over schedule. There was a lot to take in during…
Read MoreSoaring point scores and tough competition were the hallmark of this year’s Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) results, with producers across the country showcasing the industry’s commitment to product quality and improvement. The awards were announced on October 16, with Cape Schank Olive Estate and Flinders Island Olives taking the coveted Best Extra Virgin Olive…
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The Hort Innovation Olive Fund Annual Report for 2019/20 has been released and is now available for viewing online. The report provides details of how the olive industry levy was invested over the 2019/20 financial year, along with information on continuing and completed projects throughout the year. It also includes a list of current minor…
Read MoreA $15 million project led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) aims to boost national capacity for the early and accurate detection of exotic plant pests. GRDC Senior Manager Biosecurity and Regulation Ken Young said the innovative project will focus on building industry capacity, enhancing diagnostic tools and testing biosecurity preparedness – all…
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This afternoon sees the start of the 2020 AOA National Olive Industry Conference, which has moved online following the postponement of the next physical event until October 2021. Being held from today until Friday, this year’s event consists of four x two-hour afternoon sessions, running from 3-5pm (AEST) each day. Each session has a theme…
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The 2020 AOA National Olive Industry Conference closes with an additional evening session on Friday, featuring the 2020 Australian International Olive Awards Virtual Gala Presentation. The annual awards are an important part of the industry’s commitment to ongoing quality improvement, acknowledging the efforts of growers, producers and processors in achieving product excellence. This year saw…
Read MoreOlive tree leaves have been used medicinally for hundreds of years and olive leaf extract (OLE) is an increasingly popular preventative and natural health product. Aiming to improve the appropriate selection of available products, new research has provided an evaluation and comparison of the chemical profile of a range of OLE products on the Australian…
Read MoreA new national research project is currently underway, aiming to deliver practical management options to horticultural industries recovering from bushfires. Funded by Hort Innovation in partnership with the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, the five-year project – Developing management strategies to enhance the recovery of horticulture from bushfires – will assess short and long-term effects…
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