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The Olive Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is the roadmap that guides Hort Innovation’s oversight and management of the olive industry’s investment programs, laying the foundation for decision-making in investments. The SIP ensures that the investment decisions align with olive industry priorities, with every olive levy-funded R&D project reflecting at least one of the SIP priority…
A ground-breaking project which turns agricultural waste into regenerative solutions for the future has shown promising outcomes for Australian almond growers. Funded by Hort Innovation and delivered by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the whole orchard recycling project investigated a circular approach aimed at benefitting both the environment and future crops. Trees…
Hort Innovation has confirmed the re-election of Julie Bird and Jan Vydra to its Board following the organisation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. Voting members re-elected Julie Bird and Jan Vydra to the Hort Innovation Board, and also approved proposed changes to the organisation’s Constitution. The Board subsequently confirmed Julie Bird as Chair and John Said…
Australia may be an island but the global world we live in means that pest and disease incursions are a reality – and increasingly so. We’ve already had fall army worm, red fire ants and swine flu, among others, and recent new infections in Italy of the olive industry’s #1 threat, Xylella fastidiosa, are proof…
By Laura Thomas Summer officially arrived in Australia this week, delivering a mixed bag of hot conditions in the west and cold in the south-east. It seems variable weather is becoming the new norm. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued its long range summer forecast, predicting warmer than average conditions across the country. Additionally, it…
Olive oil testing will remain available via NSW DPIRD’s commercial edible oil and oilseed laboratory for the foreseeable future, in a change of heart being applauded industry-wide. Recently, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development advised its Wagga Wagga testing facility would cease operations by the end of 2025. The lab is home to…
By Laura Thomas Next Wednesday 26 November is World Olive Tree Day, a worldwide celebration dedicated to the rich history and significance of the humble olive. According to the United Nations, the day recognises the olive tree’s “important social, cultural, economic and environmental significance to humanity”. But for Australian olive growers and producers, it’s not…
By Laura Thomas Australia produces some of the best quality food in the world, but many consumers know little about how it actually arrived on the table. National Agriculture Day is being celebrated next Friday 21 November 2025, putting a focus on the sector – and most importantly the people – who feed and clothe the…
The annual olive industry gathering is always a popular event, bringing together producers and stakeholders for an intensive program of information and inspiration. Held in Adelaide from 28-30 October, this year’s event was undoubtedly one of the most successful yet, attracting a capacity crowd from across the country. The program fully embraced the Conference theme…
Hort Innovation, Australia’s grower-owned research and development corporation for horticulture, is holding its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 28, at 12:00pm AEDT (9am Perth, 11am Brisbane, 11.30am Adelaide). All Hort Innovation Members are invited to attend and take part, to help shape the future of Australian horticulture. The AGM will cover business including: Chair Report…