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Woodside Farm today: Olive grower Ron Baker is pictured in his Adelaide Hills grove, six years after it was impacted by bushfire (Image: Ron Baker). By Laura Thomas South Australian…
By Laura Thomas A historic heatwave has seen Australian records topple this week, with sizzling temperatures of up to 50C causing concern for farmers and rural communities. And as the…
By Laura Thomas Instability within the global olive oil market is creating fresh opportunity for Australian producers, according to a new agribusiness report. It’s been a challenging couple of seasons…
By Laura Thomas Bushfire-affected olive growers are being urged to seek industry support, following a bleak start to the 2026 season. It’s been a harrowing week for many growers thanks…
Have you shared your priorities for future olive fund R&D expenditure? If not, there’s still time to add your input to the process. The Olive Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is…
The arduous task of protecting crops from bird damage is set to transform, with drones leading the charge. A new project funded by Hort Innovation will develop and commercialise a…
We know the olive is an incredible fruit, with myriad health benefits, and a new blog posted by the Olive Wellness Institute provides more great evidence as to why olive products…
Energy is now one of the biggest inputs in Australian olive production. From irrigation to processing to storage, every kilowatt effects your margin and competitiveness. Clean energy production provides ways…
As we head into 2026, a new webinar recording takes a deep drive into how Australians are shopping, spending and making choices around fresh produce and nuts. Presented in December…
By Laura Thomas Australian farmers are cautiously optimistic for the year ahead, according to latest industry data. A ”stable outlook and stronger appetite for investment” is touted for 2026, as…