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Do you want to find out more about the major pests & diseases of olives and how to control them? The Goulburn Strathbogie Olive Growers Association (GSOGA) is hosting a panel discussion on Pests and diseases of most significance to Victorian olive growers, with experienced olive growers explaining the methods they have used to control…
We hope you’re all enjoying your weekly edition of Friday Olive Extracts (FOE), bringing all the latest industry news and events to your Inbox in an even more timely manner. THE place to share olive industry news and last-minute event reminders, the 2017 weekly format has been another great step forward for our increasingly popular…
Mildura farmers Fiona Bawden and Richard Mintern are endeavouring to provide Sunraysia with the opportunity to experience fresh, locally grown produce. One of their main products is olive oil, produced from handpicked and cold pressed olives.
Nutrition Week kicked off in Australia yesterday and this year’s theme is Try for 5, a friendly reminder to get in those five serves of veggies every day. Eating enough vegetables is one thing, but there’s no doubt everyone wants to make sure they’re getting the most bang for their buck in terms of nutrition.…
The ACCC has launched a new online tool for people in the agriculture sector to anonymously report concerns about competition or fair trading issues, allowing farmers to report potential breaches of laws the ACCC enforces. This could include, for example, suspected breaches of the new Horticulture Code of Conduct. The information received will be used…
Congratulations go to Wairarapa’s Loopline Olives on taking the coveted Best in Show award for the second time. Akaroa producer Robinsons Bay was named Reserve Best in Show, just pipped for the top award by half a point, while The Olive Press was awarded the Best Processor trophy for the fourth time. All up there…
It’s a long way from the Mediterranean, but Wairarapa’s extra virgin olive oil growers are taking on – and beating – some of the industry’s biggest names. The region had a golden time at the recent New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards, scooping up 44 of the 95 medals on offer.
AgResearch is entering into a major programme to prepare New Zealand for the new era of digital agriculture. The programme will identify the barriers to taking up new digital technologies on and off the farm, and will develop a technology roadmap to support the industry’s transition.
The Olives NZ Focus Grove Field Days held over October have been keenly supported, showing the wide interest in how the groves are progressing. The final Field Day, for the Auckland, North, Waiheke & Waikato regions, will be held on Monday, 6 November at 12.30pm. The grove visit will be followed by afternoon tea and…
There’s just two weeks left to apply for the 2018 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award. Emerging female leaders from across the country are encouraged to apply for the Award, which is open to women wanting to innovate and make a difference, or contribute to enhancing the prosperity of rural and regional Australia. Projects or initiatives can…