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Olives levy payments now overdue: have you paid – and should you?
Payments of the olives levy for the 2020 harvest were due by late October, so it’s time for all potential levy payers to check that they’ve met their obligations. Collected by processors on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE), the...
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2020 AOA National Olive Conference recordings available
The 2020 AOA National Olive Industry Virtual Conference was a resounding success, with strong registrations for all of the sessions. Held over four days in October, the highly informative, interactive afternoon sessions were abuzz with information, questions and...
read moreQuality shines through at 2020 Australian International Olive Awards
Soaring point scores and tough competition were the hallmark of this year’s Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) results, with producers across the country showcasing the industry’s commitment to product quality and improvement. The awards were announced on...
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2019/20 Hort Innovation annual reports now available
The Hort Innovation Olive Fund Annual Report for 2019/20 has been released and is now available for viewing online. The report provides details of how the olive industry levy was invested over the 2019/20 financial year, along with information on continuing and...
read morePlant industries unite against exotic pest threats
A $15 million project led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) aims to boost national capacity for the early and accurate detection of exotic plant pests. GRDC Senior Manager Biosecurity and Regulation Ken Young said the innovative project will...
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