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The Australian Olive Association (AOA) operates a communications and extension program for the benefit of growers and our broader industry. With several years of the current program now completed, they…
The 2022-2026 industry Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) will provide the roadmaps to guide Hort Innovation’s investment of levies and Australian Government contributions, ensuring investment decisions are aligned with industry priorities.…
Permit 13999 (Version 7) – Dimethoate for use on olives, has recently been re-issued and extended by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), with a new expiry date…
Organic amendments are mostly applied at pre-planting of cash or cover crops, and always contain carbon and all major nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur and potassium. In December, the Soil…
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The state of the market for olive products is an important element in ensuring viability for our industry, highlighting opportunities for future production direction. AOA OliveCare® Code of Best Practice…
With gut health issues on the rise in Australia, the gut microbiome is a hot topic right now. The good news is that the Olive Wellness Institute team have…
To support growth in the horticulture sector, Hort Innovation has launched an extension initiative involving staff based in Australia’s main horticultural growing regions. The Regional Extension Managers work to enhance…
The strategic levy investment project Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) – Updates (MT19008) was undertaken to investigate the current pest problems, agrichemical usage and pest management alternatives for the olive…
Market access for horticulture products to international markets is gained through negotiation between the Australian Government and the Governments of our trading partners. The International Market Access Assessment Panel (IMAAP)…