David Robertson, Economic Overview
The outlook for global markets, the domestic economy and what we can expect in 2025 for interest rates, commodity prices, the Aussie Dollar and labour markets.
Andrew Burgess, Olive Oil Consumer Market Update
A summary of market and consumer trends in the supermarket cooking oil category and the important role extra virgin olive oil plays in this segment.
Oliver Portway, Lock It In: The Importance Of Contracts
Portway looks at what constitutes a valid contract and whether that handshake counts in law.
Ceilidh Meo, Grower Co-Operatives
What is a co-operative and how does it differ from a company or incorporated association? Why are they important in the current economic climate? What’s involved in setting one up? These are some of the questions covered in this presentation.
Robert Spooner-Hart, Wake Up To Olive Lace Bug
This native pest has been recognised as a major problem for many years, but recently (2024) populations have exploded, mainly due to two recent seasons of La Niña conditions. Robert discusses OLB in the context of its biology, and how growers can develop monitoring and management plans against it.
Leandro Ravetti, Paul Miller, Andrew Taylor, Mike Thomsett and Robert Spooner-Hart, Panel Session: Why Did I Get No Fruit This Year? And What Can I Do Instead?
Presentation Slides (video footage of aerial spraying has been removed)
The panel of industry experts, including Leandro Ravetti, Michael Thomsett, Andrew Taylor, Paul Miller and Professor Robert Spooner-Hart, discussed the issues around production loss, responding to issues raised by growers over the past season. They also provided advice on practices to help reduce and/or mitigate crop loss in the future.
Harrison Rowntree, Setting Up Or Expanding A Grove
Planning your orchard for success as a small to medium sized enterprise. Essential considerations to be made before starting and tips for focusing your efforts for management.
Mick Ryan, Future Proofing – How To Make An Olive Grove A Saleable Asset
Mick and Pauline successfully sold their olive farm and olive harvesting and process business in 2022 after 20 years of development from empty paddocks within less than 2 months of first listing. The presentation provides the preparation and strategy they used for a successful quick sale of their asking price.
