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A new three-year research project is underway to equip growers, of any business size, with a stronger understanding of the three major olive pests and diseases and the skillset to sustainably manage them. Led by Associate Professor Robert Spooner-Hart from Western Sydney University (WSU), the project An integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) extension program…
From exotic pests to product quality issues, if an olive industry crisis was to occur there is currently no formal response framework in place to protect the reputation of the supply chain and those within it. However, Risk and crisis management planning for the olive industry (OL16011), will seek to change this. A strategic investment…
In the last financial year, more than $226,000 has been strategically invested in olive R&D projects, to address key grower concerns and ensure the long-term sustainability and profitability of the industry. The recently released Olive Fund Annual Report 2016/17 is now available to view on the Hort Innovation website, and contains nine pages of information…
Emerging olive industry leaders looking to take their career to the next level are invited to apply for the 2018 Masterclass in Horticultural Business program, before applications close on Monday 4 December 2017. Described as a mini-Masters of Business Administration (MBA), the Masterclass is the first of its kind in Australia for the horticulture industry,…
Hort Innovation partners with leading service providers to complete a range of R&D projects to ensure the long-term sustainability and profitability of the olive industry. Project ideas can be submitted by any interested party at any time via the Hort Innovation website, and each suggestion is weighed up through an advisory process to ensure it…
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…
Consumer confidence in Australian extra virgin olive oil has been enhanced by the implementation of a Code of Practice for the olive industry, but local producers have been warned not to rest in their pursuit of quality and freshness. The project, Australian olive oil code of practice implementation (OL13007) – a strategic levy investment under…
It was all about AEVOO at Sydney’s renowned Restaurant Pendolino on Wednesday, when Australia’s top food media personalities joined industry members to celebrate the winners of the 2017 Australian International Olive Awards. Over a menu created using winning oils and table olives, guests met the producers and learned all about EVOO and the industry. The…
After a number of turbulent years thanks to low prices and sub-economic production, the Australian olive industry is well on its way to bouncing back. 2017 has brought a number of accolades for Australian producers, with more than 40 gold medals awarded to local extra virgin olive oils at the recent international Olive Awards held…
The following permit has been issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA): Previously held by the former NRIA, the permit expired in September and the new permit is held by the AOA. A full list of current chemical permits and label registrations for use on olives is available on the AOA…