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A voluntary olive industry contribution proposal for South Australian is being developed with the view that it could become law in time for the 2009 processing season.
The biggest La Nina system in years is weakening over the Pacific, shaking hopes that forecast weekend rains will signal the beginning of the end of the drought.
As most people know, the olive tree’s history has biblical significance. It has been, therefore, a reassuring and tranquil presence in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. A walk in any grove can still evoke those sentiments and give sense to the olive tree’s unique status as a symbol of peace.
Tatiara Olive Processors in Keith in the south-east of South Australia has extended its capacity with an order for an extraction plant from Westfalia Separator Australia.
The annual Summerland Olive Festival has been cancelled because of poor harvest predictions for the area.
Dr Rod Mailer, of the Australian Oils Research Laboratory in Wagga Wagga has been given an American award in recognition of his work in the science and technology of edible oils.
The Australian Olive Association is seeking three members for the Industry Compliance Committee (ICC) to administer the industry’s Code of Practice.
Two chefs whose sea change involved a move to South Australia’s picturesque Clare Valley are pioneering olive oil icecream.
One of Australia’s booming olivegrowing regions has launched an information leaflet about the area as a first step towards an olive tourist trail for visitors and tourists.
The new Labor Government has moved quickly to change Australia’s workplace relations laws. The abolition of AWAs are only the first of a series of changes to be rolled out between now and the start of 2010.