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Presentation papers – 2010 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2011 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2012 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2013 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2014 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2015 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2016 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2017 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2018 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2019 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation videos – 2020 Virtual Conference.

Report by Peter McFarlane. In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This report is an overview of those field days.

In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This document summarises some of the common Q&As that came up during these field days.

Presentation videos – 2021 Virtual Conference.

Presentation papers – 2022 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2023 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Presentation papers – 2024 AOA National Olive Industry Conference & Trade Exhibition.

Label guide compliant with the Australian Standard for Olive Oil and Olive‐Pomace Oils (AS 5265‐2011).

The Manual is a supplementary extension tool to the web-based tutorials, flyers and field guide. It contains explanatory information on a range of IPDM strategies, enabling more informed decision making. It includes a section on pesticide selection and application.

Links and documents relating to best-practice on-farm biosecurity.

Brining and fermentation of table olives – commercial production. Peter Reaich from Australian Olive Company.

Presentation by Andy Gulliver from CWise. In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This presentation was given during one or more of the field days.

Links and infographics to common consumer questions about olive oil.

Prepared by John Barton from Charton & Bang. In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This document is a summary of the talking points of John Barton during one or more of the field days.

Critical control points in the production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and an explanation how to use chemical and sensory testing can help producers to identify production problem areas and develop solutions.

Published by RIRDC, October 2007. Authors: Jenny Guerin, Margaret Sedgley. The aim of this study was to determine the pollen donors for five OLIVE major cultivars, using paternity analysis. Bloom time, pollen vitality, and weather conditions during the flowering period were also recorded. The study was done over two years at two sites and different compatibilities between cultivars were identified.

First published by RIRDC, August 2012. Authors: Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Kerrie Graham. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Jamie Ayton. This RIRDC report assesses the impact of storage in a range of flexible storage containers on extra virgin olive oil quality.

Published by RIRDC, October 2011. Author: N. Quinn. This RIRDC report analyses the relationship between the olive industry and the natural system in which it operates. The environmental system described in this report underpins the Australian Olive Association’s environmental charter within its Code of Practice. Access factsheet here. 

First published by RIRDC, October 2011. Authors:  Pablo Canamasas, Leandro Ravetti. Reviewed in 2020 by  Pablo Canamasas.  This report analyses the impact of the use of traditional and new processing aids on olive oil extraction and oil quality.

First published by RIRDC, October 2012. Authors:  Pablo Canamasas, Leandro Ravetti. Reviewed in 2019 by  Pablo Canamasas.  The objective of this project was to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of re-processing olive pomace in order to obtain second extraction oils in both small and large-scale processing plants.

The revised Field Guide to Olive Pests, Diseases and Disorders provides updated Australian information as well as inclusion of new exotic pests and diseases (such as Xylella and Verticillium wilt (Defoliating strain)). It is primarily to assist in identification of possible pests, diseases and disorders, as well as important beneficial natural enemies.

First published by RIRDC, August 2012. Author: June 2005. From Planting to Harvest – A Study of Water Requirements of Olives, from planting to first commercial harvest. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2020 by Dr. Ketema Tilahun Zeleke. This research aimed to increase the understanding of young olive water use and water requirements in the period from planting to early fruit bearing. Quantification of the volumetric water requirements of olives from planting to early fruit bearing optimises tree development and provides a reference point for developing specific irrigation strategies.

Published by RIRDC, October 2008. Author: Leandro Ravetti. The manual presents optimal harvest efficiency options for the full range of mechanisation and scales of operation experienced by growers in the Australian environment – from hand harvesting to large scale operations. It also provides information on the theory and practice of harvest efficiency, including the physiology of the olive tree, grove design and management and the range of options of mechanisation.

First published by RIRDC, October 2010. Authors: Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Jamie Ayton. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by  Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Jamie Ayton. This RIRDC study was undertaken to look at the significance of irrigation treatments and harvest timing on oil quality, yield and sensory characteristics.

Whilst more research is needed to establish impact of long-term consumption of rancid fats and oils, this report discusses some of the current evidence and factors that contribute to an oil becoming rancid and common sources of rancid oils.

Information on sourcing labour and subsidies for related expenses.

Published by RIRDC, September 2008. Authors: Leandro Ravetti and Brigid McClelland. Improving the Efficiency of Mechanical Olive Harvest: Evaluation of fruit loosening agents. This report outlines the findings of a two-year trial evaluating the available fruit loosening agents employed under Australian conditions in order to determine their cost effectiveness and conditions for their commercial use.

Presentations and videos from the 2018-2019 national program of the WSU-AOA integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) Field Days.

This tutorial covers the biology, damage and management of Anthracnose.

This tutorial covers the biology, damage and management of Apple Weevil.

This tutorial covers biosecurity, including pests and diseases not present in Australia.

This tutorial covers the biology, damage and management of Black Scale.

This tutorial covers the biology, damage and management of Cercospora Leaf Mould.

Identification of pests and diseases in the grove with Dr Robert Spooner Hart and Dr Len Tesoriero from Western Sydney University at the 2018 Roseworthy, SA Field Day.

This tutorial covers: monitoring for pests, diseases and beneficial species, including symptoms and possible causes, identification/diagnostic services and biosecurity.

This tutorial covers the biology, damage and management of Olive Lace Bug.

This IPDM tutorial includes a brief knowledge self-assessment, as well as questions to prompt changes to /improved practices as a result of completing the tutorial.

This tutorial covers the biology, damage and management of Peacock Spot.

Q&A session at the 2018 Roseworthy, SA Field Day.

This webinar was held on 1 September 2020.

Dr Robert Spooner-Hart and Len Tesoriero present a very informative webinar showcasing all of the outputs from their project, “An integrated pest and disease management extension program for the olive industry (OL17001)”. The objective of the project was to provide Australian olive growers with access to current, practical information and instruction for implementing integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies in their groves.

It’s often said in life that timing is everything and olive harvest is certainly no exception. But how exactly do you know when your crop is ready to pick?

Basic advice for when to harvest olives. By: Arnaud Courtin and Jenny Baxter, York Olive Oil Co., [email protected]

This document will assist olive producers and marketers in complying with government regulations and industry labelling requirements.

This document will assist olive producers and marketers in complying with government regulations and industry labelling requirements.

This document will assist olive producers and marketers in complying with government regulations and industry labelling requirements.

In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This leaf testing guide was distributed during one or more of the field days. Leaf analysis assists in analysing the soil biology’s performance in making the soil nutrients available, the total nutrients that are in the soil and what the tree is taking up and using.

Linda Costa Table Olive Workshop 2020 National Tour presentation and delegate interaction – introduction.

Linda Costa Table Olive Workshop 2020 National Tour presentation and delegate interaction part 1.

Linda Costa Table Olive Workshop 2020 National Tour presentation and delegate interaction part 2.

Linda Costa Table Olive Workshop 2020 National Tour presentation and delegate interaction part 3.

Linda Costa Table Olive Workshop 2020 National Tour presentation and delegate interaction part 4.

Linda Costa Table Olive Workshop 2020 National Tour presentation and delegate interaction part 5.

Feedback from the Linda Costa Table Olive Workshop 2020 National Tour.

With Peter Wadewitz from Peats Soils.

Commercial production of table olives, with Peter Reaich from Australian Olive Company.

First published by RIRDC, August 2012. Authors: Sonya Broughton, Stewart Learmonth. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by Stewart Learmonth and Alison Mathews.  This report provides olive growers with monitoring, and organic and control methods for black scale and apple weevil.

In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This graphical guide was distributed during one or more of the field days.

Published by RIRDC, October 2005. Author: Susan Sweeney. The National Olive Variety Assessment (NOVA) project was established to help resolve the confusion in olive variety identity and to evaluate the performance, in different climatic regions of Australia, of the majority of known commercial olive varieties.

As at August 2020. Visit the Resources/Chemical Permits page for up-to-date information.

First published by RIRDC, February 2005. Authors: Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Damian Conlan, Jamie Ayton. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by  Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Jamie Ayton. This report details findings through the stages of fruit maturity from soft stone to black olives. It describes the range of factors individually, as well as the relationship with other parameters, which are important for the product to be considered high quality oil. Indicators are provided to identify the time to harvest fruit to optimise particular traits such as oil yield, oil quality, sensory characteristics and good shelf life stability.

The permitted designations for labelling the different grades of edible natural olive oils, refined olive oils and olive-pomace oils as defined in Clause 6 of this Standard.

Published by RIRDC, March 2001. Authors: Kevin Robards and Dr Rodney J. Mailer. The research in this report demonstrates that the gross features of fruit development are largely independent of environment and agronomic practices. The groves at Wagga Wagga and Yanco that have been used for propagation have now been characterised. Further research is necessary to determine the
suitability of some of the more unusual cultivars for commercial propagation.

First published by RIRDC, September 2003. Authors: Ian Nuberg, Isa Yunusa. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2020 by Dr. Ketema Tilahun Zeleke. The report represents a project that monitored the water use of trees across four mature groves in South Australia for two growing seasons. The aim of the project was to provide estimates of evapotranspiration during the growing season, characterise the relationship between water use and olive yield, and provide guidelines for efficient management of irrigation water for optimum yields.

1-2 page summaries of information on: Black Scale, Olive Lace Bug, Weevils, Anthracnose, Peacock Spot, Cercospora Leaf Mould, Olive Wood rots and Dieback, exotic pests and diseases, and current chemical options for key pests and diseases.

Prepared by Swan Systems. In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This graphical guide was distributed during one or more of the field days.

By Dr Robert-Spooner-Hart from Western Sydney University at the 2018 Roseworthy, SA Field Day.

By Dr Len Tesoriero from Western Sydney University at the 2018 Roseworthy, SA Field Day.

With Andrew Taylor from Pendleton Estate.

Presented by Leandro Ravetti. The full video that this part relates to has been broken up into four parts. We recommend starting at Part 1 as each video follows on from the previous video.

Copyright 2007,  Australian Olive Association.

Produced in October 2007 by the Australian Olive Association with financial support by RIRDC.

Thank you to Leandro Ravetti and Modern Olives for their generous donation of time and knowledge.

Presented by Leandro Ravetti. The full video that this part relates to has been broken up into four parts. We recommend starting at Part 1 as each video follows on from the previous video.

Copyright 2007,  Australian Olive Association.

Produced in October 2007 by the Australian Olive Association with financial support by RIRDC.

Thank you to Leandro Ravetti and Modern Olives for their generous donation of time and knowledge.

Presented by Leandro Ravetti. The full video that this part relates to has been broken up into four parts. We recommend starting at Part 1 as each video follows on from the previous video.

Copyright 2007,  Australian Olive Association.

Produced in October 2007 by the Australian Olive Association with financial support by RIRDC.

Thank you to Leandro Ravetti and Modern Olives for their generous donation of time and knowledge.

Presented by Leandro Ravetti. The full video that this part relates to has been broken up into four parts. We recommend starting at Part 1 as each video follows on from the previous video.

Copyright 2007,  Australian Olive Association.

Produced in October 2007 by the Australian Olive Association with financial support by RIRDC.

Thank you to Leandro Ravetti and Modern Olives for their generous donation of time and knowledge.

First published by RIRDC, March 2007. Authors: Dr Paul Prenzler, Kevin Robards, Dan Bedgood. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by Dr Paul Prenzler. The quality of olive oil is largely determined by the minor components, especially volatile (aroma, flavour) and phenolic (flavour, antioxidant) compounds. This study primarily focuses on identifying and monitoring these compounds (among others) in fruit, and during processing and oil storage, while exploring how these stages may affect levels of these compounds and hence consumer satisfaction and acceptance.

A checklist for growers when engaging a processor. Can be used as a guide to creating a customised agreement relevant to their business.

First published by RIRDC, October 2008, Authors: Assoc. N.G. Tan Nair, Julie Markham. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2020 by John Barton. This report is about developing an environmentally sustainable system to manage solid waste from the 2- and 3-phase olive oil mill extraction processes.

Review article. Rebecca L. Johnson and Alyson E. Mitchell Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA. Wiley/Hindawi Journal of Food Quality.

Published by RIRDC, February 2001. Author: Meyers Strategy Group Pty. Ltd. This report provides readers in both MS Word and MS Excel formats of the feasibility of processing olives into oil in Australia. It contains a detailed review of the steps required to establish a group of like minded olive growers, the rationale for the study based on the formation of a new marketing company in Australia to market quality olive oil and associated products in the domestic and export markets. The study was first proposed as a method of establishing how Australia could compete in a rapidly growing olive industry worldwide.

MADEC can provide temporary and flexible workforce solutions, including short and long term contracts, including access to offshore labour via the PALMS program, along with local labour, including backpackers, grey nomads and anyone with working rights.

Olive pests, agri-chem and IPDM control options.

Presentation by Chris Wieman from CWise. In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This presentation was given during one or more of the field days.

Prepared by CWise and AOA. In 2021 and 2022 the Australian Olive Association (AOA) ran a series of ground-breaking field days across Australia. The field days emphasised the important role of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity. This sampling guide was distributed during one or more of the field days.

A list of useful references provided as background and preparation for the 2021 Healthy Soils field days.

Published by RIRDC, October 2010. Authors:  Leandro Ravetti, Joshua Johnson, Claudia Guillaume. Sterols in Australian Olive Oils: The effects of technological and biological factors. The aim of the report was to improve processing and product quality while meeting national and international standards through supporting consistent production of high quality, healthy and safe olive oil that meets consumer expectations and in which they have confidence.

Published by RIRDC, September 2013. Authors: Claudia Guillaume, Leandro Ravetti, Natalia Ruiz, Daniella Zaparenkov. Survey to determine olive oil compliance with new methodologies in international standards. This report describes quality characteristics of Australian olive oil and compares the findings to recent changes and proposals to standards used in international trade. The report shows the effects of olive cultivars, the influence of harvest timing and the changes to quality as a result of site and seasonal growing conditions.

Published by RIRDC, July 2005. Author: Dr Robert Spooner-Hart. This publication reports on numerous workshops on pest and disease recognition and their sustainable management, monitored pest and beneficial species in groves and identifies a number of previously unreported pests and diseases. It is useful background reading for all olive producers and pest scouts. This was the final report of a project conducted in the early 2000s.

First published by RIRDC, October 2012, Author: J D Smyth. Reviewed in October 2020. Reviewer – Professor Stan Kailis, PhD BSc(Hons) Dip Pharm Teacher Certificate (Tech). Olive and Oil Specialist, Director – Australian Mediterranean Olive Research Institute.

First published by RIRDC, August 2012. Authors: Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Kerrie Graham, Jamie Ayton. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Jamie Ayton. This report provides information about the effect of exposure to oxygen, light and storage temperature on the quality of olive oil.

First published by RIRDC, October 2009. Authors: Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Kerrie Graham, Jamie Ayton. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Jamie Ayton. This study measured changes in the oil when stored in a temperature controlled environment, away from direct light, reputably the most desirable conditions for storage of olive oil. The chemical parameters which are indicative of oxidation and ageing were monitored and results are reported here.

First published by RIRDC, January 2007. Author: Dr Rodney J. Mailer. Access first published report here. Reviewed in 2019 by Dr Rodney J. Mailer, Jamie Ayton. Australian Olive Oil is extracted by mechanical means. The oil is not blended unless stated on the label. The natural and diverse range of environments and growing conditions account for the significant variation in its inherent chemical composition and sensory properties. Essential reading for EVOO producers and competition judges.

With Jon Lockwood and Tass Peters from OneTemp and Mel Hollick from Peninsula Providore.

Held 29 June 2021. Presented by: Peter McFarlane, BAgrSc.(Hons), DipEd:  the Australian Olive Association’s ex OliveCare® Code of Best Practice Administrator. Covering: AOA product labelling guidelines and Australian Consumer Law; The Australian Standard (AS5264-2011) and OliveCare® product certification – EVOO and flavoured olive oil; OliveCare® EVOO Freshness Testing and potential shelf life; and OliveCare® Food Quality Plans – The major risks to product quality – EVOO and flavoured olive oil production best practice checklists.

This webinar was part of the Olive levy project OL17006: Extending OliveCare® to foster excellence in production of Australian olives project, funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.

Held 5 October 2021. Presented by Jamie Ayton who heads up the NSW Department of Primary Industries edible oil research program. A discussion with olive oil specialist Jamie Ayton around the Effect of Storage Containers on Olive Oil Quality, including findings of a 2021 review of RIRDC Publications 09-160, and 12-008.

Held 15 June 2021. Presented by: Peter McFarlane, BAgrSc.(Hons), DipEd:  the Australian Olive Association’s ex OliveCare® Code of Best Practice Administrator. Covering: an introduction to the OliveCare® Best Practice Program; OliveCare® HACCP Style Food Quality Plans – An Introduction; OliveCare® HACCP Style Food Quality Plans – On-farm best practice checklists.

This webinar was part of the Olive levy project OL17006: Extending OliveCare® to foster excellence in production of Australian olives project, funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.

Held 2 June 2020. Presented by Lauren Hamilton from Digital Narrative. This webinar covers: free social media options including influencers; newsletters; collaborations and PR.

Held 26 May 2020. Presented by: Lauren Hamilton from Digital Narrative. This webinar covers: different website options (Square, WP, Shopify); selling online without a website; key ingredients for success when building a simple eCommerce website.

Held 3rd August 2021. Presented by Pablo Canamasas, an agriculture scientist based in Argentina specializing in olive oil production and oil quality. A presentation and discussion around the critical control factors for the storage of olive oil after processing, including the use of ‘racking off’, ‘purging’ and ‘filtration’.

Held 31 August 2021. Presented by Alison Mathews, a research scientist in crop protection within the horticulture section of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in Western Australia. A discussion with WA crop protection specialist Alison Matthews around the Management of Black Scale and Apple Weevil in Olives, including a review of RIRDC Publication 12-019.

Held March 2021. Presented by Pablo Canamasas, international olive oil production consultant. This webinar focuses on the preparation for best quality EVOO production and covers: harvest plan considerations; factors that may alter the harvest plan; processing plan considerations; staff aspects and processing documents.

Held 28 September 2021. Presented by Stan Kailis who has undertaken teaching and research in tertiary institutions, Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia in the areas of food and drugs for over 50 years. A presentation and discussion with WA olive specialist Stan Kailis around broadening the selection of Australian table olive cultivars including the outcomes of the AOA 2021 survey results on table olive varieties grown in Australia.

Held 13 July 2021. Presented by: Peter McFarlane, BAgrSc.(Hons), DipEd:  the Australian Olive Association’s ex OliveCare® Code of Best Practice Administrator. Covering: food safety regulations and table olive production in Australia; the Voluntary Standard for table olives in Australia (12-111)) and OliveCare® product certification – table olives and olive paste; and OliveCare® Food Quality Plans – The major risks to product quality – table olive production best practice checklists.

This webinar was part of the Olive levy project OL17006: Extending OliveCare® to foster excellence in production of Australian olives project, funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.

Held March 2021. Presented by Pablo Canamasas, international olive oil production consultant. This webinar focuses on the technical aspects of EVOO making and covers: crushing; malaxing; processing aids; horizontal centrifugation; and vertical centrifugation.

Held Tuesday 7 February 2024. Presented by Clare Fountain, from Co-operative Bonds supported by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM). An interactive webinar combining learning and discussion around how mutuality and co-operation can collectively solve a problem and form foundations for shared ownership amongst olive growers. Covering the foundations of ‘what is a co-op’.

Held 16th June 2020. Presented by: Pablo Canamasas, international olive oil production consultant. This webinar outlines the use of the processing aids available, their impact on yield and quality, and other related equipment adjustments required to maximise oil recovery.

Held Wednesday 22 June 2022. Presented by Claudia Guillaume. What can affect the shelf life of EVOO? How do you determine the best before date of your EVOO product? What are the labelling requirements regarding best before dates? These questions and more are covered in this webinar on EVOO shelf life prediction.

Held 1 September 2020. Presented by: Dr Robert Spooner-Hart and Len Tesoriero. This webinar presents a very informative webinar showcasing all of the outputs from their current project, “An integrated pest and disease management extension program for the olive industry (OL17001)”.

Held Tuesday 15 August 2023. Presented by Dr Robert Spooner-Hart, Research Associate Professor of Sustainable Plant Production Systems in the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University. This webinar addresses olive lace bug issues, as well as providing opportunities for growers to discuss this and other olive pest problems.

Held Tuesday 19 February 2024. Presented by David Sullivan, Mahurangi Olives. New Zealand producer David Sullivan of Mahurangi Olives shares his experiences as a longtime member of the Matakana Olive Co-operative, a regional collective with a strong focus on volume cost-savings and marketing.

Held 12th May 2020. Presenters include: Craig Shephard (University New England), Joel McKechnie (University New England), Greg Seymour (Australian Olive Association). Content includes: introduction to the project and its role in the Olive Remote Sensing Project; benefits of a national olive map eg grove and industry production estimates, biosecurity incl abandoned groves; natural disaster monitoring on olive groves (eg bushfires, Cyclone Debbie); mapping undertaken in phase 1 of the project; current progress in phase 2 and what is required to keep it updated; live demo for participants to enter data for their own groves.

Held 5th May 2020. Presenters include: Professor Andrew Robson (University New England), Dr Luz Angelica Suarez (University New England), Professor Kerry Walsh (Central Queensland University) and Alex Schultz (NSW Department of Primary Industries).

Held 16 August 2022. Presented by Dr Kylie Ireland, Plant Pathologist, DPIRD Plant Biosecurity Pest Risk & Analytics Team. This presentation summarises response activities, explores some of the challenges and opportunities present at the urban forest-residential interface, how these are being navigated and how stakeholders can help in the fight to detect and manage PSHB.

Held Thursday 23 June 2022. Presented by John Barton. This webinar covers: why costs are so high; alternative sources of nitrogen; the nitrogen cycle; increasing nutrient storage; soil microbes and nitrogen; how much nitrogen can be saved.

Held 25 August 2020. Presented by: South African table olive expert, Linda Costa. This webinar follows up on Linda’s 2020 national table olive workshop tour earlier. It refreshes attendees minds on some critical elements of the process and answers questions submitted to Linda by workshop delegates.

Held Tuesday 5 July 2022. Presented by Ian Breakspear, a Senior Lecturer in herbal and naturopathic medicine at Torrens University Australia, and a naturopathic clinician with 30 years of experience. This webinar briefly discusses the medicinal value of olive leaf extracts, and presents important research on how extracts made from fresh versus dried leaves can be quite different.

Held 19th May 2020. Presenters include: Dr James Brinkhoff (University of New England) and Alex Schultz (NSW Department of Primary Industries). The third and final webinar in the Remote Sensing Project series.

Held 22nd September 2020. Presented by: Peter Reaich from Australian Olive Company. Peter demonstrates the workings of a commercial table olive operation using a natural fermenting method. During the webinar you will see how the Australian Olive Company washes and sorts its table olives and Peter explains the company’s brining and natural anaerobic fermentation process. He shares invaluable tried and tested tips for ensuring a quality product as well as answers a range of questions from webinar attendees.

Published by RIRDC, July 2004. Author: Margaret Sedgley. This study surveyed wild olive populations across southern Australia and tested for oil yield and quality. Those that were superior to existing cultivars have been propagated and planted under cultivated conditions.

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterial pathogen that infects over 360 different plant species, including olives. At least two strains affect olives and are considered a biosecurity risk as they have not been detected in Australia. They are: X. fastidiosa subsp. pauca and X. fastidiosa subsp. multiplex.

Olive industry annual orchard planner.