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Separating the guests from the pests

Agricultural tourism and working holidays are a big part of many farm operations, though naturally these activities pose a big risk of introducing or spreading diseases, pests and weeds. In the wake of a number of large agricultural events, many of which have featured...

2018 ONZ Conference and Awards Dinner

The 2018 ONZ Conference will be held at the Copthorne Solway Park, Masterton on Saturday, 13 October. The program will include presentations on the Focus Grove Project by Stuart Tustin, Factors affecting the Longevity of EVOO by Pablo Canamasas, Olive Growing in...
New events at Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival

New events at Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival

Next week is the opening of the two-month-long 2018 Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival offering a kaleidoscope of special events throughout the wine country. The pick? Obviously the Olive Long Table Luncheon at Whispering Brook, incorporating an olive grove tour and...
Australian olive industry update

Australian olive industry update

After a number of turbulent years thanks to low prices and sub-economic production, the Australian olive industry is well on its way to bouncing back. 2017 has brought a number of accolades for Australian producers, with more than 40 gold medals awarded to local extra...

$10K plus for food start-ups

Food starts-ups are currently being sought for the Australian Chobani Food Incubator program. Combining Monash University’s Food Innovation Centre facilities, supporting new product development, innovation and quality, with Chobani’s expertise in sales, marketing and...