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Plant Health Australia’s flagship digital surveillance platform, AUSPestCheck®, has officially logged more than 10 million pest surveillance records. This marks a significant milestone in Australia’s biosecurity journey to help strengthen early detection, support market access, and build national biosecurity intelligence. Record number 10 million was submitted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South…
By Gerri Nelligan The Australian Olive Association has been deeply saddened by the passing of former AOA President Peter O’Meara, who led the AOA from late 2015 to late 2018. Peter made a significant contribution to the development of the AOA into the successful organisation it is today and will be remembered for his leadership,…
By Laura Thomas The agritourism market offers opportunity aplenty for Australian olive growers, as consumers increasingly head to the farm gate for authentic boutique food and tourism experiences. Demand for agritourism is tipped to hit $18.6 billion by 2030, a report released by the CSIRO has revealed. The boom is being fuelled by an increasing…
By Laura Thomas With the grind of olive harvest over for another year, many producers would be looking forward to a well-earned break. But for now that will just have to wait – the end of another financial year is fast approaching and it’s time to get your business and tax records straight! Good record-keeping…
By Laura Thomas While farmers in Australia’s southern states continue to battle through lingering drought, others further north are still mopping up after devastating floods. Australia truly is a land of weather extremes, with the agriculture industry on the frontline at the mercy of Mother Nature. Like any crop, olives are vulnerable to the effects…
The 2025 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) is now open for entries, offering the chance to be named Best EVOO, Flavoured Oil or Table Olive of Show. The coveted titles continue to grow in both status and reputation alongside the increasing field of entries from producers across the globe. Ongoing quality improvement is one of…
Cover crops, nutrient use efficiency and crop health were the key topics of discussion at a Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site farm walk at Butler Market Gardens in Skye, Victoria in May. Butler Market Gardens produces spring onions, herbs and a range of Asian vegetables on a site dominated by sandy loam soils, which –…
A good olive business makes great EVOO and olives, right? Yes, but we all know it’s really only a good business if it’s sustainable, and that means it has to grow a decent crop and also pay its way – preferably with profit on top! With that in mind, the program for the 2025 AOA…
April saw a significant milestone for Plant Health Australia (PHA), marking 25 years of leadership and collaboration in building and strengthening Australia’s plant biosecurity system – recognised as one of the strongest in the world. The milestone reflects decades of work by PHA, bringing together expertise, knowledge and stakeholders to find solutions that improve plant…
The Olive Wellness Institute (OWI) is one of our industry’s greatest champions, spreading the word about the myriad health benefits of olive products. And while its work is helping educate health and food service professionals about its healthy attributes, less is known about the journey of growing olive trees through to producing high quality extra…