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Funding grants of up to $10,941 per person are currently available to women who own or work for horticulture levy-paying businesses, to support participation in a leadership development program. The grants have been allocated as part of a joint funding arrangement between Women & Leadership Australia and Hort Innovation, and provide access to one of…
Healthy groves, healthy businesses is the theme of this year’s AOA National Olive Industry Conference, and commercial viability is undoubtedly one of the bases of a healthy business. Value-adding is an avenue to achieving that viability, with farmgate sales increasingly recognised as an important part of the business mix. Gooramadda Olives owner Rob Whyte runs…
A two-day Olive Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) Masterclass is being held in September, targeting industry-related professionals. Run by IPDM experts from Western Sydney University and other organisations, the event will provide horticultural consultants with the latest knowledge and principles to assist in identifying/determining causes of tree health problems in olive groves, and guiding…
A national RR&D4P program mapping the location and extent of all commercial olive groves in Australia is set to deliver more accurate yield forecasting across all scales – at national, regional and farm levels. A partnership between the Australian Olive Association (AOA), Hort Innovation, the University of New England, Queensland University, Central Queensland University and…
The Olive Wellness Institute’s series of informative webinars has been a huge success, with health professionals and industry members alike signing up to take part in the interactive learning experiences. There are two more on offer this year, providing the opportunity to explore the science and practices around the health benefits of olive products, with…
Public objections procedure concerning terms proposed by the European Union for protection as geographical indications in Australia Information Session Margaret River Convention Centre 78 Wallcliffe Road Margaret River 9.30 am Wednesday 28 August 2019 Agenda Introduction and overview of the Australia EU FTA Outline the public objections process Q&A
Cooking oils need to be removed from the Health Star Rating System and time is running out to have your say. The survey linked below clearly states why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is healthier than refined oils like canola oil and sunflower oil, even though these oils rank healthier than Extra Virgin Olive Oil in…
The Olive Wellness Institute’s series of webinars continues to garner enthusiastic participation, with health professionals embracing the opportunity to learn – and ask – more about the science and practices around the health benefits of olive products. The fifth in the series is being held later this month, focussing on the topic of Nutrigenomics, the…
One of the main outcomes of the Hort Innovation Olive Levy Strategic Investment Plan 2017-21 is improved product quality, with a number of completed and ongoing olive fund R&D projects dedicated to this purpose. Supporting the strategic outcome of those projects is the annual Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA). Much more than just a competition,…
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has updated the following permit to allow minor use of the agvet chemical product “Pyrethrins (Pyganic Organic Insecticide)” for control of Olive Lace Bug (Froggattia olivinia) on olives: Conditions of use Product to be used: Pyganic Organic Insecticide (APVMA No. 59684) plus other registered products. Containing: 13…