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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.
The first of the AOA’s Olive Industry Think Tank Workshops has been held, with WA growers enjoying a jam-packed afternoon of information, ideas and discussion around a range of industry…
A more prosperous and sustainable Australian horticulture industry starts with clear priorities and targeted action. Strengthening industry capability, improving farm productivity, generating domestic demand, enhancing biosecurity resilience and driving export…
It’s now time to be checking your groves for olive lace bug infestations. Dr Robert Spooner-Hart, the AOA’s Scientific Adviser on Sustainable Pest Management, has noted the emergence of young…
The results of the 2026 Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) have been announced, proving the value of the Australian industry’s commitment to high-quality production. Despite a challenging year on many…
Australian-Grown Innovation is running FREE Engage workshops across Australia and online this October and November, and you’re invited to join them to learn about the practical process of innovation. The…
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…