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More than $27 million has been invested into research, development and extension projects through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) and partners since its inception just 18 months ago, providing a rapid increase in action to protect Australia’s plant industries. The initiative was developed to encourage collaboration and investment in plant biosecurity research, with a…
Thinking of value-adding, expanding your business or looking into exporting? Wondering if now is the right time? A comprehensive collection of the data you need to make those decisions is now available, following the release of the 2017/18 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook. Published by Hort Innovation, the annual Handbook consolidates horticulture statistical information for use by…
The Olive Wellness Institute is hosting the third in its series of webinars this month, discussing all things Mediterranean Diet, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fertility. Presented by Melanie McGrice, an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and expert in nutrition, fertility, pregnancy and women’s health, the webinar will be held on Monday, 15 April from 12-1pm…
Since Chinese consumers started entering the middle class, Australian brands have been relatively quick to make their goods and services available to them, and on recent Singles’ Days Australia has been the third and fourth highest ranking country for product origin. In 2017-2018 Australia’s exports to China were $123.3 billion, comprising 30.6% of total exports,…
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The national program of WSU-AOA integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) Field Days was completed in mid-February, with around 300 growers attending the 10 events held across the six olive-growing states. Organised and run by the Australian Olive Association and Western Sydney University as part of the olive levy-funded project: An integrated pest and disease…
Australian olive growers currently use a number of Dimethoate products to control olive lace bug, regulated via permits issued through the Olive industry minor use program (OL16000). The current chemical minor use permit for Dimethoate use on olives is effective to 31 March 2021. The regulatory body, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), has…
Hort Innovation has launched its new website, which allows olive growers to find industry investment information and resources quickly and easily via the Olive Fund’s own dedicated section. The new website has more information than ever about the Olive Fund, including: Investments 12+ investments currently underway Ongoing investments with research updates and actions you can take…
Cultivate your idea through a Hort-funded Churchill Fellowship Applications are now open for three Hort Innovation-funded Churchill Fellowships, enabling recipients to travel the world to access industry-related knowledge not readily available in Australia. Jointly funded under the Hort Innovation Leadership Fund and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, the Fellowships are available to anyone working in…
Round 5 of the TasteBook™ sensory training program is about to begin – and if you’re keen to get your head (and tastebuds) around the nuances of single varietal oils, this one is definitely for you. Being held from mid-March to mid-April, Tastebook™ Round 5 will focus on single varietal extra virgin olive oils. The samples…