Latest Industry News
Exercise Fastidious tests response to Xylella detection
Exercise Fastidious, testing the response to the detection of Xylella fastidiosa, was held in Brisbane on 14-15 November 2018. There were 59 attendees from 29 organisations: the Australian Government, all state and territory governments, 13 plant peak industry bodies,...
Are professionals getting the message about olives and health?
The Olive Wellness Institute (OWI) has had a highly productive first phase. In just 12 months, the OWI team has developed a library of resources which provide credible, evidence-based information on the nutrition, health and wellness benefits related to olive products...
AGM proves diversity is core business at Hort Innovation
Voting members of Hort Innovation, Australia’s national horticultural Research and Development Corporation (RDC), elected three board directors at the November AGM, increasing the female representation to four out of nine directors. Newly-elected director Ms Julie...
IPDM Field Days continue in Vic, SA and Tas – be there and PROTECT YOUR GROVE!
Details have been finalised for the next three IPDM Field Days being run as part of the national program in the olive levy-funded project: An integrated pest and disease management extension program for the olive industry (OL17001). Following on from events in NSW and...
2018 Conference & Trade Exhibition an outstanding success
This year’s national olive industry conference & trade exhibition surpassed all expectations, with a jammed packed three-day program providing ongoing learning and networking opportunities. Held in Wagga Wagga, NSW, the event encompassed a quality program of...
