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The latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now available, providing insights and data on 75 horticultural products for the financial year 2023/24. Drawing on data from supply…
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Harvest is looming ever closer and for some, is only weeks away. Are you organised yet, or would information about what and how to prepare make the process easier and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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