Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, Olive business
The Australian Government is undertaking the Seasonal Work Incentives Trial from 1 July 2017 to help address the seasonal labour demands of horticultural growers. The two-year trial aims to encourage people to take up short term seasonal work opportunities in the...
Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, General Olive News, Olive business
The new financial year is now upon us – have you renewed your industry membership? The Australian Olive Association (AOA) is the Prescribed Industry Body (PIB) for the olive industry and as a financial member, you are doing your bit to support and empower the...
Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, Environment
The Australian Government is seeking applications from eligible individuals or groups interested in undertaking a tree planting project as part of the 20 Million Trees Program. Applications are invited for projects seeking funding of $20,000–$100,000 (GST exclusive)...
Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, Environment, EVOO, General Olive News
Despite a wet start to the season, Boundary Bend Olives has experienced one of its biggest yields this year, producing 13.2 million litres of olive oil. The company has orchards at Boundary Bend, Wemen and Boort and completed its olive harvest last weekend.
Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, Olive business
The Northern Adelaide Food Park is forging ahead, with $7 million funding available to attract food and beverage processors, manufacturers, packaging and logistics businesses looking to locate at the new food manufacturing industry hub. Both existing businesses and...
Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, EVOO
Licorice and sharks come to mind when I think of Australia. Extra virgin olive oil, not so much – but, as I recently learned, it should. Australian olive oil has taken the international olive oil competition circuit by storm. It’s such good stuff that Larry...
