May 2, 2018 | Environment, International News/Trends
Αn unexpected enemy destroyed many olive trees in Greece a few days ago, when a big landslide eliminated an area of more than 200 acres in the western part of the mainland.
Nov 10, 2017 | Environment, International News/Trends, Research
19-Oct-2017 By Katy Askew European regulators and researchers are focusing on developing circular economy solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges: health and climate change. Interesting reading here.
Nov 10, 2017 | Environment, International News/Trends
Trevi, Italy – It was in June, the time of year when the first olives normally burst from their blossoms in the mild warmth of early summer, when Irene Guidobaldi walked through her groves in blistering heat and watched in horror as the flowers on her trees...
Oct 27, 2017 | Awards, Competitions, Environment
The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations in industry and government that show a commitment to working collaboratively with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to support and promote Australia’s biosecurity...
Oct 27, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, Seminars/Conference
Q&A sessions at this week’s National Olive Industry Conference covered a multitude of hot topics and grower concerns, including discussion about the biosecurity risks involved with dirty fruit bins and harvesting equipment. It’s a timely reminder that farm...
Aug 11, 2017 | Australia, Environment, Surveys
A national online survey is being conducted by the CSIRO and the Department of the Environment and Energy, asking people with a long-term (>10 year) relationship with a piece of land to share observations about the features that have changed and those that haven’t....