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COVID-19 is not the only infection striking fear across the world, with news from Europe of the continuing spread of Xylella fastidiosa (aka olive quick decline disease). Since the initial outbreak in 2013, Xylella has now invaded 23,000 ha of olives in southern Italy and has also been found in a number of other countries. Xylella…
Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships provide the opportunity for primary producers to participate in a life-changing experience, travel overseas and study an agricultural topic of choice. There are more than 20 Nuffield Scholarships on offer this year, each valued at $30,000, including the inaugural Farm Biosecurity Nuffield Scholarship. Supported by the Farm Biosecurity Program, run by…
Hort Innovation manages export market access and improvement proposals on behalf of Australian horticulture, for the consideration of the Australian government. It provides advice to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on sectoral priorities for market access and market improvement, which in turn is considered in determining the market access priorities negotiated on behalf…
The Olive Wellness Institute is continuing its great work promoting the health benefits of olive products, supporting a free Healthed webcast specifically for healthcare professionals. The webcast is part of the Healthed Hot Topic Series and contributes to participants’ Continuing Professional Development accreditation. Being run nationally tonight, 14 July, the free webcast features four speakers on…
New research has identified the most important sustainability topics for people interested in Australian horticulture, from growers to consumers and communities. Topping the list are ethical and resilient practices, supporting healthy landscapes and meeting climate concerns. The findings are included in the report What is important to Australian horticulture’s stakeholders?, the foundation for the development…
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In recent editions we’ve provided details of the AOA’s ‘let’s keep the knowledge sharing going during COVID-19’ webinar series, covering a range of productivity and profitability topics directly affecting Australian olive growers and producers. The six events held to date have focussed on the Remote Sensing Project (webinars 1-3) and Digital Marketing (webinars 4-6), and…