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With a great track record at the LA International EVOO Competition, but tight time frames for entry, it’s a bonus for NZ producers to have extra time in hand. Olives…
Read MoreMartinborough producer D’Arc Grove was awarded a gold medal at the recent Olive Japan 2014 competition, run by the Olive Oil Sommelier Association of Japan. Only 149 golds were awarded…
Read MoreThe Ag Excellence Alliance Inc, with funding from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has released a guide called Smartphone apps for smart farmers. A guide to the best…
Read MoreThe AOA has recently recognised Olives Victoria as the new state branch in Victoria. The committee comprises members from both Olive Producers North East Victoria (OPNEV) and the Goulbourn Strathbogie…
Read MoreThe risk of consuming harmful heavy metals by eating produce from China’s heavily polluted farmland is now so great that one Australian industry body has warned a parliamentary inquiry due…
Read MoreThe First International Fair Business in Olive Growing – Finooliva 2014 – is being held in Porto Alegre, Brazil on 2-5 September. The event comprises the 2nd International Journey Olive Growing, with…
Read MoreA timid young German migrant has gone on to become one of the most dynamic olive producers in the state. Now into her 70s, Gesine Owen’s passion and zest for…
Read MoreLast year FEVOO, a festival and educational experience for consumer, chefs, food service industry and media was held in Sydney to launch the new season’s oils. “FEVOO”, which means Fresh…
Read MoreFirst there was the press release in my inbox saying that butter is one of the healthy fats we should eat more of ”to encourage weight loss and optimum health”.…
Read MoreProducers are wanted to take part in Queensland’s annual Rural Discovery Day, being held this year on Thursday, 22 May at the RNA Showgrounds. An educational day for primary students…
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