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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has determined that Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) is present in mainland China. As a result, China is now considered to be a high-risk country for…
It’s confirmed: the AOA’s annual Olive Oil Processing Workshop is heading to Western Australia. The 2025 event will be held on 16-17 April at Cowaramup, being hosted by organic producer…
By Laura Thomas As olive crops begin to ripen across parts of the country, Australian growers would be looking to complete their weed, pest and disease control efforts well before…
By Laura Thomas It’s often said in life that timing is everything and olive harvest is certainly no exception. But how exactly do you know when your crop is ready…
The release of the 2023/24 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is not far off and you’re invited to a sneak preview, with a webinar by the compilers being held on Thursday, February…
In the world of culinary fats, there’s a rolling array of choices lauded as the latest ‘trending’ favourite. Which is why we’re so lucky to have the Olive Wellness Institute…
Quality underpins the Australian olive industry and has driven the steadily increasing popularity of Australian EVOO among consumers both here and overseas. Ensuring that high quality is achieved and maintained,…
Hort Innovation is looking to ‘SHIFt’ how it plans levy-funded investment decisions and is inviting you all to have your say on the future Strategic Horticulture Investment Framework. Strategic Investment…
Plant Health Australia (PHA) has announced recent updates to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD), which were issued on 4 January 2025. The EPPRD is a government-industry partnership, outlining…
By Laura Thomas The annual olive harvest will get underway in parts of the country in the coming weeks and signs are looking promising for an on-year, with plenty of…