May 10, 2022 | Australia, Courses/Education, Grove Innovation News, Olives and Health
Thanks to the great educative work of The Olive Wellness Institute (OWI), health professionals are increasingly aware of the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. However, most know much less about the journey of growing olive trees through to producing high...
May 10, 2022 | Australia, EVOO, Grove Innovation News, Olive business
A new grower case study hub has been launched on the Hort Innovation website to share grower’s stories and how Hort Innovation investments have made an impact on their work and businesses. The case studies are industry-specific and present some of the impact that levy...
May 10, 2022 | Australia, Grove Innovation News, Technology/Science
Fruit, vegetable, nut, nursery and turf growers around the country who would like to see a technology demonstrated on-farm are being encouraged to reach out to the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF). Part of the $9M Gatton Smart Farm project...
May 10, 2022 | Australia, Grove Innovation News, Olive Diseases
The 2021-2031 National Plant Biosecurity Strategy (NPBS) was released in mid-April by Plant Health Australia (PHA), providing a framework to strengthen Australia’s plant biosecurity system over the next decade. The second-generation strategy outlines four focus areas...
May 10, 2022 | Australia, Grove Innovation News, Olive business
Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) 2017-2021 performance reports for each levy-paying industry have been developed and are available on the Hort Innovation website. The reports review the performance of levy investments against each industry Strategic Investment Plan...
Apr 12, 2022 | Courses/Education, Grove Innovation News, Olives and Health
Women’s health needs vary widely between individuals and at different life stages. But one common theme is the need for good nutrition. The Mediterranean Diet, and extra virgin olive oil have been shown to assist with health issues ranging from general wellbeing...