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Since early 2024, the Biosecurity Planning team at Plant Health Australia (PHA) has successfully completed biosecurity planning projects and developed resources for nine Australian horticultural industries – apple and pear,…
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By Laura Thomas With all the work, planning and financial investment that goes into a bumper olive harvest, producing the very best quality olive oil possible is the obvious next…
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The end of 2024 saw the completion of significant upgrades to Plant Health Australia’s Digital Systems, with the rollout of IT improvements to three of the national biosecurity co-ordinator’s core…
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The latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now available, providing insights and data on 75 horticultural products for the financial year 2023/24. Drawing on data from supply…
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Harvest is looming ever closer and for some, is only weeks away. Are you organised yet, or would information about what and how to prepare make the process easier and…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has determined that Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) is present in mainland China. As a result, China is now considered to be a high-risk country for…
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It’s confirmed: the AOA’s annual Olive Oil Processing Workshop is heading to Western Australia. The 2025 event will be held on 16-17 April at Cowaramup, being hosted by organic producer…
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By Laura Thomas As olive crops begin to ripen across parts of the country, Australian growers would be looking to complete their weed, pest and disease control efforts well before…
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By Laura Thomas It’s often said in life that timing is everything and olive harvest is certainly no exception. But how exactly do you know when your crop is ready…
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The release of the 2023/24 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is not far off and you’re invited to a sneak preview, with a webinar by the compilers being held on Thursday, February…
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