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The Australian Olive Association urges consumers to choose oils carrying the Certified Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil® logo after recent retail testing highlights quality failures in many of the imported oils. There…
By Laura Thomas Firm quality standards and industry collaboration are more important than ever for Australian olives as food security challenges threaten agriculture worldwide, an industry leader has warned. Australia…
By Laura Thomas A deepening mental health crisis is affecting Australian agriculture. Challenges associated with rising farm costs, natural disaster and ongoing global tension is piling the pressure on farmers…
By Laura Thomas Grove biosecurity is more important than ever, as demand for premium Australian olives and the industry’s reputation for quality continue to grow. Strong national biosecurity ensures high-quality…
By Laura Thomas Australian country shows have long been a feature on regional calendars everywhere, an annual celebration of rural agriculture, industry and way of life. Nowadays, these traditional country…
The countdown is on for 2026 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) entries, with just 10 days left to secure your chance to be named the Best EVOO, Flavoured Oil or…
Whether you’re looking to start a grove from scratch or want to refresh your knowledge on olive growing, attending one of the AOA’s upcoming Back to Basics Field Days is…
Australian-Grown Innovation is running a free 12-week Build Program to help growers, horticulture businesses and industry innovators turn promising ideas into functional prototypes, test them with the market, and build…
National Biosecurity Week is happening from 24-30 August, and we’re all encouraged to get involved. A key initiative under the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan led by Plant Health Australia…
Hort Innovation held its inaugural Impact Update event on 1 June, leading into the Hort Connections event being held in Adelaide. The grower‑focused event showcased real-world outcomes from Hort Innovation projects…