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“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.…
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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…
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(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…
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By Laura Thomas Above average rainfall is predicted for much of mainland Australia over the coming months, as soaking rains begin to provide drought relief for farmers. The Bureau of…
Read MoreThis article first appeared in Olive Growers Victoria’s newsletter. By: Dr. Paul H. Mason, Research Fellow/Sessional Lecturer, School of Natural Sciences/School of Social Sciences, Macquarie University, NSW If you grow olives, you already know…
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By Laura Thomas Consumer and investor interest in Australian olives is continuing to grow, as the industry goes from strength to strength. It’s been a good year for olive producers,…
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By Laura Thomas A Victorian olive grove manager who survived an on-farm incident is urging all farmers to slow down and “don’t let complacency be your undoing”, this National Farm…
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By Laura Thomas Australian olive oil testing and quality standards are levelling the playing field and changing trade across the world. The nation may be a small contributor to global…
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Getting your labels right is crucial but, with a bunch of regulations and variables involved, not always straightforward. So with packaging of new season’s oils rising up the ‘to do’…
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Productivity and profitability is the theme of this year’s AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition, with relevant topics featuring throughout the three-day event program. Pre-empting the two days of…
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