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Image: Olive harvest in action. (Ceilidh Meo) It’s no secret the olive growing and production process is as meticulous as it is rewarding. The process – right through from harvesting…
By Laura Thomas It might not seem like it right now, but spring is just around the corner. As southern Australia shivers through the final days of winter, now is…
By Laura Thomas The Australian Olive Association will join national agriculture sector representatives next month, as preparations against Australia’s number one pest threat continue. The Xylella National Preparedness Workshop aims…
By Lisa Rowntree It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Peter O’Clery, a long-standing contributor to the Australian olive industry and a valued member of our…
Image: Gidge Springs, WA. By Laura Thomas Time is fast running out to enter your quality oils and table olives in the nation’s peak industry awards. Entries are now being…
Ongoing quality improvement is one of the aims of the Olive Levy Strategic Investment Plan, which guides the industry’s R&D priorities. The resulting activities have seen the development of production…
National Biosecurity Week (NBW) returns this August, shining a spotlight on the vital role biosecurity plays in protecting our environment, food supply, economy, and way of life. This year’s NBW…
“It was great having the exhibitors here: it’s so much better to talk in person.” When it comes to sharing information, Australian olive producers love getting together and talking face-to-face.…
Hort Innovation has opened applications for two new non-executive director positions on its Board. In line with the company’s constitution, two of the current nine sitting Directors must retire due…
(NSW DPIRD Biosecurity Collection, specimen ASCTHE027696). Photo: Pia Scanlon, WA DPIRD. A new National Diagnostic Protocol (#NDP54) for Meadow Spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius) has been developed and endorsed for use in…