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There is a “lot of change to come” according to Australian Olive Association chief executive officer, Greg Seymour. Speaking this week at his first National Olive Industry Conference since taking…
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Australians love their olive oil — we went through 40,000 tonnes of the green, yellowy liquid last year. It is a staple in kitchens around the country, but do we…
Read MoreDo you want to find out more about the major pests & diseases of olives and how to control them? The Goulburn Strathbogie Olive Growers Association (GSOGA) is hosting a…
Read MoreWe hope you’re all enjoying your weekly edition of Friday Olive Extracts (FOE), bringing all the latest industry news and events to your Inbox in an even more timely manner.…
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Mildura farmers Fiona Bawden and Richard Mintern are endeavouring to provide Sunraysia with the opportunity to experience fresh, locally grown produce. One of their main products is olive oil, produced…
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Nutrition Week kicked off in Australia yesterday and this year’s theme is Try for 5, a friendly reminder to get in those five serves of veggies every day. Eating enough…
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The ACCC has launched a new online tool for people in the agriculture sector to anonymously report concerns about competition or fair trading issues, allowing farmers to report potential breaches…
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Congratulations go to Wairarapa’s Loopline Olives on taking the coveted Best in Show award for the second time. Akaroa producer Robinsons Bay was named Reserve Best in Show, just pipped…
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It’s a long way from the Mediterranean, but Wairarapa’s extra virgin olive oil growers are taking on – and beating – some of the industry’s biggest names. The region had…
Read MoreAgResearch is entering into a major programme to prepare New Zealand for the new era of digital agriculture. The programme will identify the barriers to taking up new digital technologies…
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