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The 2019 National Conference & Trade Exhibition in Albury, NSW was a great event, providing three information-packed days of interactive learning, networking and industry discussion. There was a lot to take in, so it’s great news that information from the events is now being shared online. A comprehensive range of presentation videos, PowerPoints and photos…
Round 5 of the TasteBook™ sensory training program offered an unmissable sensory experience, exploring the nuances of Picual varietal EVOO. Following hot on its heels, in the New Year participants will have a double-sized learning opportunity, with the next two rounds being run together. TasteBook™ Round 6 and 7 will focus on Kalamata table olives…
So much information, on so many topics – and then so much fun to be had. That’s the general gist of feedback from this year’s National Olive Conference & Trade Exhibition, held in October in Albury, NSW. With local growers of its own, the river city gave the olive industry a warm welcome and the…
Fats and oils will be firmly in focus next February as Australia hosts the World Congress on Oils & Fats 2020 (WCOF2020) in Sydney, NSW. Attracting participants from across the globe, the Congress connects research scientists and industry involved in edible oils and their by-products. It provides a platform for young and developing researchers, disseminates…
Growing Matters is a pilot podcast program series produced by Hort Innovation to provide growers with tangible information, ideas and inspiration to assist on-farm and help to grow your business, all through easy-to-access audio. The pilot series provides a new way to access information from levy-funded projects, research teams, subject matter experts and other growers, available…
A dozen enthusiastic participants gathered for the Hunter Valley Tastebook®/OliveCare® sensory workshop, held in late October at the Adina Vineyard in Lovedale, NSW. The knowledge base among the group was wide and varied, ranging through experienced growers and competition judges to novice consumers. The workshop was well received by all, with attendees particularly impressed by…
Do you want to know how your levy was invested in 2018/19? Download a copy of your Hort Innovation Olive Fund Annual report to find out what your levy dollars were used for, and the projects they contributed to, during the most recent financial year. The suite of Hort Innovation 2018/19 Fund Annual Reports was…
One of the highlights of this year’s National Olive Industry Conference is the Friday afternoon field visit to the National Environment Centre, a specialist TAFE College housing the Green Gate Organic teaching farm. Established in 1989, the 190 hectare certified organic farm is run on agro-ecological principles and demonstrates sustainable, healthy and local food production.…
“It took my basic knowledge to the next level with respect to sensory analysis.” “World class presenters. Friendly collaborative environment.” Impressive feedback from previous participants – and persuasive reason to make sure you don’t miss out on attending one of the final four national TasteBook™/OliveCare® sensory training workshops. Run by NSW DPI Sensory and Consumer Science…
Plant Health Australia (PHA) has released the National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2018, which documents some of the key events of the year and the many layers of the plant biosecurity system that is protecting our plant industries and our environment. While Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the world’s serious…