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Only 20 years ago butter was the public villain – contributing to raised cholesterol levels and public concern over an increased risk of heart disease. Now this public perception seems…
Q&A sessions at this week’s National Olive Industry Conference covered a multitude of hot topics and grower concerns, including discussion about the biosecurity risks involved with dirty fruit bins and…
When competitors in the inaugural Australian International Olive Awards sat down for dinner in the Adelaide Convention Centre last night, the true state of Australia’s olive oil industry was revealed,…
This week’s 2017 National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition was the first for AOA CEO Greg Seymour and he’s rated it as “a cracker of an event”. “It was a…
On Tuesday night the Australian olive industry celebrated at the Australian International Olive Awards Presentation Dinner. The coveted Best EVOO of Show Award went to New South Wales producer Rylestone…
What is your background and experience? I grew up on a sheep and cropping farm near Colac before studying agricultural science and agribusiness at Melbourne University. My first job after…
Sir Winston Churchill famously referred to gardening as the ‘natural occupation of man’. It is, therefore, only fitting that horticulture industry participants have the chance to secure funding via the…
Research has indicated Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is shrouded in misconception and that many chefs are unaware of how the oil is produced, the variety of taste profiles…
The Australian olive industry comprises around 900 growers, with the majority of growers operating boutique businesses and only approximately 21 growers operating on a large scale. However, despite these variations…
Sarah Nolet, CEO of AgThentic, says agriculture is undergoing a digital revolution, and the huge potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will accelerate the pace of disruption and rapidly change how…