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While the use of pesticides is being modified through the increasing uptake of integrated pest management, there is still a need for the strategic use of specific chemicals. Pesticide companies submit use patterns for registration to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and the olive industry is generally provided with limited registrations because…
A series of interviews with local chefs has revealed that they recognise the premium quality of Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, but their use of EVOO is limited to ‘finishing’ dishes and using small amounts to add flavour. Interviews were conducted with chefs from a range of food service outlets including fine dining restaurants, cafes,…
Olive growers have the chance to travel to other olive-producing countries and learn new information, technology and skills to benefit the Australian industry, through a Churchill Fellowship sponsored by Hort Innovation. Greg Seymour of the Australian Olive Association (AOA) says a Churchill Fellowship is a chance to explore new ideas and network with growers overseas,…
Originally from a sheep and cropping farm near Colac in Victoria, Will studied agricultural science and agribusiness at Melbourne University and has held a range of portfolios within Hort Innovation over the years. He is currently one of the organisation’s Relationship Management Leads, and has served as Relationship Manager for the olive industry for around two years. For…
With the 2017 National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition done and dusted, delegates can look to the next season ahead, equipped with the latest industry insight and research findings. Around 130 representatives from across the olive industry supply chain gathered at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 10 – 11 October to learn the latest…
The olive industry has a five-year plan to address key concerns to help empower growers of any size with knowledge and resources to build a more productive and profitable business. The Olive Strategic Investment Plan 2017–2021 (SIP) is an investment roadmap for the Hort Innovation Olive Fund. It outlines the priority areas for R&D investment, helping…
The now-completed levy-funded Australian olive oil code of practice implementation (OL13007) project focused on three key areas of the industry – formally certifying Australian olive products; monitoring industry compliance with quality standards, which included regular market surveys; and building skills and capacity through training programs. Code of Practice Administrator, Peter McFarlane, said market surveys have…
If a crisis was to occur, how ready is the olive industry to address it? Whose responsibility is it to respond in a way that protects the reputation of the supply chain and those within it? Currently, there is no formal plan for industry in place however the recently commenced project Risk and crisis management planning…
Introduction: Tastebook is a sensory training initiative which shares the experience of appreciating, describing and understanding the quality of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and table olives from a national perspective. This initiative, first of its kind in Australia, is a unique opportunity to facilitate and stimulate an industry conversation on EVOO and table olive quality and to move competition judging from reactive to pro-active. This program brings along participants from sensory…
