Latest Industry News
Webinar: Co-ops 101 for Olive Growers
The AOA’s extension program is getting off and running early this year, with an interactive webinar exploring the opportunities provided by co-operative business operations. Combining learning and discussion, the session will look at how mutuality and...
Industry specific fruit fly management resources
Managing fruit fly is a complex process and requires long-term sustained and planned activity. To assist industry and increase the general understanding of fruit fly management, the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has developed a set of basic primers, tailored for...
Boost for beekeeper’s varroa-monitoring toolkit
Pairing the current alcohol and soapy water washes, sugar shakes and sticky strips with laser beams, cameras, vibration detection and DNA testing, are just some of the options being looked at to help beekeepers to monitor their hives for varroa mite. Delivered through...
OWI podcast explores the “super plant” qualities of the olive tree
There’s little doubt that extra virgin olive oil and olive leaf extract have huge health and nutritional benefits – the evidence is in. But what other properties does the olive tree have that are good for your health? Providing the answers is the Olive Wellness...
Hort Innovation 2018-2023 Independent Review of Performance
Hort Innovation has released the 2018-2023 Independent Review of Performance (IRP) and its Company Response. The IRP happens every five years and is required by the company’s Deed of Agreement with the Australian Government. It assesses performance and makes...