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An Australian scientist who has pioneered research into olive oil chemistry was recognised with a prestigious international award recently.
Read MoreRed Rock Olives from Western Victoria was named best oil of show at the 12th National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards dinner held in Canberra.
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Pairing the current alcohol and soapy water washes, sugar shakes and sticky strips with laser beams, cameras, vibration detection and DNA testing, are just some of the options being looked…
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Australian olive growers currently use a number of Dimethoate products to control olive lace bug, regulated via permits issued through the Olive industry minor use program (OL16000). The current chemical minor…
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The July edition of Grove Innovation included details of the AOA Healthy Soils – Healthy and Productive Groves Field Day at Wollundry Grove in the NSW Riverina region. The final…
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“Highlighting the role and management of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity” There’s been a bit of a break between events (and a sensational harvest to…
Read MoreWith a conference program tailored to the region, the ABARES Bega Regional Outlook conference on 29 August 2012 looks at global issues from a local perspective. A mix of local and ABARES speakers will present sessions on ‘Global economy – local impacts,’ ‘Toward a more productive agriculture’ and a closing panel discussion on ‘Furthering regional Australia’s future.’ The latter will explore topics such as sea-change and demographic shifts, regional development, peri-urban expansion, urban-rural connections, future producers, labour and skills, future industries, new technologies and social media. The venue is The Homestead, Brogo, RMB 12755 Princes Highway, Bega, NSW, with registration from 8.30am and the conference 9am-5pm. Cost is $98 (inc GST). More information or bookings https://www.daff.gov.au/abares/regional or contact [email protected]
Read MoreThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board, are presenting a series of free workshops on soil health and carbon farming. The workshops will feature expert speakers on topics such as soil carbon, biology and fertility and will also introduce the Carbon Farming Initiative, including the process, methodologies for the region and funding opportunities. Sessions will run from 9:30am-4pm, with morning tea and lunch provided. Venues and dates are: Hahndorf – 19 June; Yankalilla – 20 June; Gawler – 21 June. For information or to register contact: Hahndorf – Melanie Bullers (08) 8389 5913, [email protected]; Yankalilla – Jodie Pain (08) 8550 3405, [email protected]; Gawler – Gail Kennedy (08) 8523 7700, [email protected].
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