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 2026 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) is now open for entries, offering the chance to be named Best EVOO, Flavoured Oil or Table Olive of Show. The coveted titles…
In the February and March editions we shared details of the new opportunity around FY2025 tax offsets for some levy-funded projects, following Hort Innovation’s registration as a Research Service Provider…
The Olive Wellness Institute has a simple and important mission: to promote the dissemination of credible science related to the health benefits of EVOO and other olive products. So it’s…
Hort Innovation is seeking applications for two new Non-Executive Director on its Board, to be appointed for a four-year term. In line with the company’s constitution, two of the current…
Australia’s defences against destructive exotic bee pests have been strengthened, with Hort Innovation announcing the next five-year phase of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP). The NBPSP was established…
By this time of year, the Australian Olive Association (AOA) would normally have released details of the annual National Olive Conference & Exhibition. There’s a lot going on in horticulture,…
Most pests and diseases don’t arrive with a warning: they’re often introduced unknowingly on boots, tyres, tools or plant material. And with the olive harvest now upon us, the people,…
As a grower, your work in the grove culminates in the complex profile of your oil. But do you know how to truly appreciate the results? Understanding the flavour nuances…
Cosmetic specifications are an important part of horticulture, helping to maintain consistency for markets, retailers and consumers. However, these specifications can inadvertently lead to high-quality, edible produce being excluded from…
Australia’s horticulture growers are set to benefit from new Federal grant funding, with Hort Innovation approved to receive eight grants totalling $1.2 million through the Australian Government’s AgVet Access Grants…