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The following articles have appeared in the Grove Innovation e-newsletter which is prepared by the Australian Olive Association and distributed monthly via email. Sign up to receive a copy direct to your inbox here.

With a theme like Productivity and profitability, it’s no surprise that the 2025 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition program is a jam-packed information-fest of practical, relevant topics. Running…
Read MorePreparation for the conclusion of the current five-year industry-based Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) and the next iteration of investment planning is continuing, with extensive national industry consultation undertaken to inform…
Read MoreThe development of industry-led solutions for Australian horticulture is a step closer with the launch of the first ‘Build’ phase of the Australian-Grown Innovation initiative, a program designed by Hort…
Read MoreThe Olive Wellness Institute’s main purpose is to collate and share scientifically proven information on the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products. Health professionals are one…
Read MoreHarvest to Home is now integrated into Hort IQ, Hort Innovation’s online resource for consumer insights. Enabled in partnership with NielsenIQ, the integration brings together data on horticulture product category…
Read MoreOngoing quality improvement is one of the aims of the Olive Levy Strategic Investment Plan, which guides the industry’s R&D priorities. The resulting activities have seen the development of production…
Read MoreNational Biosecurity Week (NBW) returns this August, shining a spotlight on the vital role biosecurity plays in protecting our environment, food supply, economy, and way of life. This year’s NBW…
Read More“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.…
Read MoreHort 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…
Read More(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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