Latest Industry News
2019 AIOA – much more than just a competition
One of the main outcomes of the Hort Innovation Olive Levy Strategic Investment Plan 2017-21 is improved product quality, with a number of completed and ongoing olive fund R&D projects dedicated to this purpose. Supporting the strategic outcome of those projects...
Chemical permit update for Olive Lace Bug control
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has updated the following permit to allow minor use of the agvet chemical product “Pyrethrins (Pyganic Organic Insecticide)” for control of Olive Lace Bug (Froggattia olivinia) on olives: Conditions...
Olive IPDM Masterclass to upskill professionals
A two-day Olive Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) Masterclass is being held in September, targeting industry-related professionals. Run by IPDM experts from Western Sydney University and other organisations, the event will provide horticultural consultants...
Come for the Conference … and then explore Albury
Being held from 17-19 October, the 2019 National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition is set to be another great ‘must-attend’ event. Two jam-packed days of interactive learning, networking and socialising will be followed by a third full of optional...
Exercise Fastidious findings strengthen preparedness
In November 2018 Exercise Fastidious was held to test the response to the detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Australia. The simulation exercise involved 59 attendees from 29 peak government, research and industry organisations across Australia and New Zealand, with...
