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.
Emerging olive industry leaders looking to take their career to the next level are invited to apply for the 2018 Masterclass in Horticultural Business program, before applications close on Monday…
Read MoreHort Innovation partners with leading service providers to complete a range of R&D projects to ensure the long-term sustainability and profitability of the olive industry. Project ideas can be submitted…
Read MoreWith the 2017 National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition done and dusted, delegates can look to the next season ahead, equipped with the latest industry insight and research findings.…
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Consumer confidence in Australian extra virgin olive oil has been enhanced by the implementation of a Code of Practice for the olive industry, but local producers have been warned not…
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What is your background and experience? I grew up on a sheep and cropping farm near Colac before studying agricultural science and agribusiness at Melbourne University. My first job after…
Read MoreSir Winston Churchill famously referred to gardening as the ‘natural occupation of man’. It is, therefore, only fitting that horticulture industry participants have the chance to secure funding via the…
Read MoreResearch has indicated Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is shrouded in misconception and that many chefs are unaware of how the oil is produced, the variety of taste profiles…
Read MoreThe Australian olive industry comprises around 900 growers, with the majority of growers operating boutique businesses and only approximately 21 growers operating on a large scale. However, despite these variations…
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Growers and processors are invited to attend the 2017 National Olive Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition, to be held in Adelaide across 10-11 October. Key sessions will span a range…
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While the increasing uptake of integrated pest management is modifying the use of pesticides across the olive industry, there remains a need for the strategic, effective use of chemicals. Through…
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