Grove Innovation
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.
The AOA’s Olive Industry Think Tank Workshops are all systems go, with the first two events scheduled for early-mid October. The state-based events are replacing the AOA National Olive Conference…
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has updated its 2026-2030 reconsideration priorities, which means more chemicals are now flagged for closer review over the next few years. The…
A new technology aims to give growers pinpoint accuracy when applying fertiliser, which could bring down costs, increase efficiencies and enable better decisions within tight seasonal windows. Hort Innovation has…
Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly, but what can it actually look like when applied to the day-to-day management of an orchard? Presented by strategic foresight and AI consultant Sami Mäkeläinen, this…
Biosecurity is an important area of levy R&D activity and there’s a new, important message for us all: with H5 bird flu detections now increasing across Australia, we all need…
The countdown is on for 2026 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) entries, with just 10 days left to secure your chance to be named the Best EVOO, Flavoured Oil or…
Whether you’re looking to start a grove from scratch or want to refresh your knowledge on olive growing, attending one of the AOA’s upcoming Back to Basics Field Days is…
Australian-Grown Innovation is running a free 12-week Build Program to help growers, horticulture businesses and industry innovators turn promising ideas into functional prototypes, test them with the market, and build…
National Biosecurity Week is happening from 24-30 August, and we’re all encouraged to get involved. A key initiative under the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan led by Plant Health Australia…
Hort Innovation held its inaugural Impact Update event on 1 June, leading into the Hort Connections event being held in Adelaide. The grower‑focused event showcased real-world outcomes from Hort Innovation projects…