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It only happens once a year, so if you miss out on this year’s AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition, you’ve got a long wait ahead. And there’ll be…
Read MoreA groundbreaking new research project is putting science at the heart of defending horticultural production, developing “plant vaccines” to protect Australia’s vegetables from viral diseases. Funded by Hort Innovation and…
Read MoreJanuary 2026 will see the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops held in Australia, being hosted at the Tatura SmartFarm in Victoria. Running from 18-23 January, the six-day…
Read MoreThe Olive Wellness Institute has done it again, providing another great resource to help spread the word about the health benefits of EVOO and dispel one of the most frustrating…
Read MoreTen of the nation’s leading agricultural research organisations are pooling their powers to bolster on-farm adoption of research outcomes and returns to farmers. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by…
Read MoreWith 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…
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