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Australian olive growers are hoping to capitalise on a world-wide shortage of olive oil. View the video here Jessica Longbottom
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Entries are now open for the New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition, with New Zealand’s first ever MasterChef winner Brett McGregor joining the judging panel.
Olives S.A. is holding a free Olive Oil Refresher Course on Sunday 26 September, 2010 at the Adelaide Show Grounds. This event will be held in the Members Bar from 11am to 4pm with Richard Gawel conducting the training session.
Biological Farmers of Australian (BFA) is hosting a Barossa Valley Biological Farming and Organic Roadshow on Saturday August 7, at the Kalleske vineyard, Greenock, providing an opportunity to gain a greater understanding on biological methods and organic markets. Brothers Troy and Tony Kalleske will give visitors a guided tour of their family winery and share the experiences of their journey to producing some of Australia’s top quality organic wines.
In August, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes Programme will be presented in New Zealand for the first time.
A new technique for the extraction of biodiesel from olive water provides the opportunity to drastically reduce the discharge of olive water, while providing an environmentally sustainable fuel source.
The tenth anniversary program of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes in Sevilla, Spain in March 2010 attracted importers and producers of extra virgin olive oils from all corners of the globe, providing an excellent exchange of market information and supply-chain trends.
Olivegrowers can now learn the core principles of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) via a fully government-funded training course.
The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has released a report looking at projections for climate change across the country over the next 60 years, and their potential to alter the mix of agriculture in many regions.