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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…
Being held from 17-19 October, the 2019 National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition is set to be another great ‘must-attend’ event. Two jam-packed days of interactive learning, networking and socialising will be followed by a third full of optional field-and-fun sessions, with a night of celebrations at the AIOA Awards Presentation in between. The host…
In November 2018 Exercise Fastidious was held to test the response to the detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Australia. The simulation exercise involved 59 attendees from 29 peak government, research and industry organisations across Australia and New Zealand, with AOA CEO Greg Seymour attending and participating on behalf of the Australian olive industry. Using the Emergency Plant Pest…
The Hort Innovation Strategy 2019-2023 was released on 1 July and is now available for viewing. Representing a new chapter for the company and Australia’s horticulture sector, the strategy lays out the organisation’s focus, goals and key activities for the next four years, all of which are aligned to the industry’s needs now and into…
The June edition of Grove Innovation included a heads-up on the olive industry communications survey, providing levy payers and wider industry stakeholders with the chance to input into how industry information is shared and received. The 2019 Communications and Extension Survey is now underway and your participation will help make it a success. The Australian Olive Association…
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has updated the following permit to allow minor use of the agvet chemical product Pyraclostrobin + Metiram (Aero), for control of Anthracnose on olives: PER87332 replaces PER14908, which will now be surrendered. Conditions of use Product to be used: Aero Fungicide (59616) Containing: 550g/kg Metiram and 50g/kg Pyraclostrobin…
Increasing the sustainability and prosperity of Australia’s horticulture industries is among the key aims of Hort Innovation’s new strategic plan, and it seems that there’s already a strong base to build on. A recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in sustainable practices. A review of the latest Australian Bureau…
Southern Cross University and The Regenerative Agricultural Alliance are offering research partnership opportunities for three innovative regenerative agriculture projects. If you’ve got a research idea that will advance the industry, is regenerative in nature, and has the potential to deliver real-world tangible results, they want to hear from you. On offer is the…
An Olive Industry Communications Survey is being undertaken later this month, providing the chance to input into how industry information is shared and received. Survey manager Greg Seymour said that olive levy payers and all others involved in the industry are encouraged to take part. “This is a great opportunity for everyone to have their…
Considered by many as the ‘Bible’ on growing and caring for olive trees, the Olive Growing manual is now more user-friendly and accessible thanks to the creation of a Table of Contents. Translated from the updated fifth edition of the Spanish El Cultivo Del Olivo, Olive Growing was developed by the Rural Industries Research Development Corporation and…