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The holiday season is nearly upon us and for many it’s a time to catch up on all the news and information you’ve skimmed over but just been too busy to read in detail during the busy working year. So in a timely move, the AOA has recently created a Grove Innovation News Index, providing…
Ketema Zeleke, School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga; EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Wagga Wagga This article is part of a series reviewing early olive R&D reports, and covers two publications dealing with the water requirements of olives. Agricultural water management expert Ketema Zeleke identifies the key information available…
Useful Soils / Compost References The following is a list of useful references provided as background and preparation for the 2021 Healthy Soils & Productive Groves field days. Soils and soil moisture: Soil Health: https://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/soilhealth_home Soil health checklist: https://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/soilhealth_toolbox Managing for healthy soil (5 steps): https://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/soilhealth_toolbox_managing_soil Nutrient status: https://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/soilhealth_nutrients Organic matter: https://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/soilhealth_organic Soil biology: https://vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/soilhealth_biology…
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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…
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…
Soaring 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…
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…
A $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…
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…