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While the use of pesticides is being modified through the increasing uptake of integrated pest management, there is still a need for the strategic use of specific chemicals. Pesticide companies…
A series of interviews with local chefs has revealed that they recognise the premium quality of Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, but their use of EVOO is limited to ‘finishing’…
Olive growers have the chance to travel to other olive-producing countries and learn new information, technology and skills to benefit the Australian industry, through a Churchill Fellowship sponsored by Hort…
Originally from a sheep and cropping farm near Colac in Victoria, Will studied agricultural science and agribusiness at Melbourne University and has held a range of portfolios within Hort Innovation over…
With the 2017 National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition done and dusted, delegates can look to the next season ahead, equipped with the latest industry insight and research findings.…
The olive industry has a five-year plan to address key concerns to help empower growers of any size with knowledge and resources to build a more productive and profitable business.…
The now-completed levy-funded Australian olive oil code of practice implementation (OL13007) project focused on three key areas of the industry – formally certifying Australian olive products; monitoring industry compliance…
If a crisis was to occur, how ready is the olive industry to address it? Whose responsibility is it to respond in a way that protects the reputation of the supply…
Introduction: Tastebook is a sensory training initiative which shares the experience of appreciating, describing and understanding the quality of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and table olives from a national…
