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By Laura Thomas Olive harvest is underway across Australia and as always, producers are working hard to ensure the very best return from their annual crop. But as the shockwaves…
By Laura Thomas Australian olive growers are being urged to check their grove on the olive industry’s tree crop map, to help keep the important resource up-to-date. The Australian Tree…
By this time of year, the Australian Olive Association (AOA) would normally have released details of the annual National Olive Conference & Exhibition. There’s a lot going on in horticulture,…
Most pests and diseases don’t arrive with a warning: they’re often introduced unknowingly on boots, tyres, tools or plant material. And with the olive harvest now upon us, the people,…
As a grower, your work in the grove culminates in the complex profile of your oil. But do you know how to truly appreciate the results? Understanding the flavour nuances…
Cosmetic specifications are an important part of horticulture, helping to maintain consistency for markets, retailers and consumers. However, these specifications can inadvertently lead to high-quality, edible produce being excluded from…
Australia’s horticulture growers are set to benefit from new Federal grant funding, with Hort Innovation approved to receive eight grants totalling $1.2 million through the Australian Government’s AgVet Access Grants…
By Laura Thomas A global spotlight will be on food security protection during International Day of Plant Health next week. Sanctioned by the United Nations, the worldwide observance is held…
By Laura Thomas Australian olive producers are being urged to take extra steps to protect their property, as farm theft escalates across the country. From fuel and agricultural equipment, to livestock…
By Laura Thomas Regular tree monitoring is the key to a healthy and productive grove and high yield, no matter the season. And as another harvest draws near in Australia,…