Tree change for UK doctor rooted in Tasmanian olive grove

Feb 2, 2017 | Australia, Other

An English doctor moves Down Under and takes on an overgrown olive grove in Tasmania. It sounds like the plot for a new feature film, but this is the real life tree change Dr Fiona Makowski and her husband have no regrets about taking on.  

My story (in olives)

Dec 16, 2015 | Australia, Other

Paul Miller, President Australian Olive Association, 28 September 2001 to 23 November 2015 1. Brief Biography I was born in Yea, Victoria in 1956. I grew up on a small sheep and cattle farm in Glenburn, near Yea. My parents were small farmers and they were fine...

How to give your kitchen a healthy makeover

Aug 14, 2015 | Australia, International News/Trends, Other

By a healthy makeover, I don’t mean a completely unrecognisable cleanout that is totally unsustainable and a pie-in-the-sky, never-to-be-reached dream for most busy mums. I mean an achievable healthy kitchen, with small swaps your family is willing to accept and...

Olivegrower & Processor back issues now available online

Aug 14, 2015 | Australia, International News/Trends, Other

Subscribers to our quarterly industry magazine, Olivegrower & Processor, can now view back issues online – great for referencing when you’re away from the grove and can’t access your hard copy. All editions from 2012-2015 have been uploaded – just log in to the...

Olive oil bottles to honour WWI soldiers

Jun 3, 2015 | NZ, Other

Allied soldiers in the First World War took refuge under olive trees, and 100 years later their sacrifice will be further remembered by a special commemorative olive oil bottle being sold by the Marlborough Returned and Services’ Association. The idea to create...

Italy (nearly) Sweeps Sol d’Oro competition

Mar 6, 2015 | International News/Trends, Other

The results of the 13th edition of the Sol d’Oro North Hemisphere 2015 competition have been revealed and Italy nearly swept the awards winning 14 out of 15 medals, while Spain took home just one, along with 19 “Grand Mentions.” Portugal and Croatia gained one Grand...