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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations in industry and government that show a commitment to working collaboratively with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to support and promote Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that uphold it. Nominations for the 2018 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open, including a new award category…
Number 29 Olive Grove, Waiheke Island, have won the Supreme Award in the Royal Easter Show Olive Oil Awards with their Frantoio/Leccino/Verdale Blend. The competition has a consumer focus and judges only EVOO wholly produced in New Zealand, awarding 9 gold, 19 silver and 7 bronze medals this year for oils described as excellent across…
Only 20 years ago butter was the public villain – contributing to raised cholesterol levels and public concern over an increased risk of heart disease. Now this public perception seems to have been reversed, and reality cooking shows seem to use butter in every recipe. But what has caused this shift in perceptions and is…
Q&A sessions at this week’s National Olive Industry Conference covered a multitude of hot topics and grower concerns, including discussion about the biosecurity risks involved with dirty fruit bins and harvesting equipment. It’s a timely reminder that farm biosecurity is more than just monitoring and treating pests diseases, it’s also about the people, vehicles and…
When competitors in the inaugural Australian International Olive Awards sat down for dinner in the Adelaide Convention Centre last night, the true state of Australia’s olive oil industry was revealed, writes Nigel Hopkins.
This week’s 2017 National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition was the first for AOA CEO Greg Seymour and he’s rated it as “a cracker of an event”. “It was a jam-packed program of presentations, which provided fantastic information and led to some really interesting and informative discussions during the question sessions. It was also great…
On Tuesday night the Australian olive industry celebrated at the Australian International Olive Awards Presentation Dinner. The coveted Best EVOO of Show Award went to New South Wales producer Rylestone Olive Press & Bentivoglio Olives for its Cudgegong II Frantoio, which also took Best EVOO – Southern Hemisphere, Champion Varietal – Italian and Best EVOO…
What is your background and experience? I grew up on a sheep and cropping farm near Colac before studying agricultural science and agribusiness at Melbourne University. My first job after university was with AWB Ltd, before I moved into horticulture. I’ve continued to study throughout my career, completing courses in commodity price risk management and…
Sir Winston Churchill famously referred to gardening as the ‘natural occupation of man’. It is, therefore, only fitting that horticulture industry participants have the chance to secure funding via the prestigious Churchill Fellowships to undertake study into key industry areas that can help to promote greater production and prosperity across the sector. Churchill Fellowships provide…
Research has indicated Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is shrouded in misconception and that many chefs are unaware of how the oil is produced, the variety of taste profiles available, its benefits, correct storage and its use in cooking and food preparation. The project, Olive Oil Food Service Program (OL16004), a strategic levy investment…