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WA confirmed for 2025 AOA Olive Oil Processing Workshop
It’s confirmed: the AOA’s annual Olive Oil Processing Workshop is heading to Western Australia. The 2025 event will be held on 16-17 April at Cowaramup, being hosted by organic producer Olio Bello. Presented by international Olive Oil Consultant Pablo...
Spraying for weeds, bugs and disease – understanding the chemicals you use
By Laura Thomas As olive crops begin to ripen across parts of the country, Australian growers would be looking to complete their weed, pest and disease control efforts well before harvest. Troublesome weeds will always present a management issue for growers,...
Know when to pick – planning ahead for a well-timed harvest
By Laura Thomas It’s often said in life that timing is everything and olive harvest is certainly no exception. But how exactly do you know when your crop is ready to pick? To ensure the best possible balance between fruit quantity and quality and production of...
2023/24 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook pre-release webinar
The release of the 2023/24 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is not far off and you’re invited to a sneak preview, with a webinar by the compilers being held on Thursday, February 20. Published annually by Hort Innovation as a resource for Australian...
Planning underway for 2025 AOA Olive Oil Processing Workshop
Quality underpins the Australian olive industry and has driven the steadily increasing popularity of Australian EVOO among consumers both here and overseas. Ensuring that high quality is achieved and maintained, while also ensuring maximum extraction for...
