Latest Industry News

Provide your feedback on the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan
The National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) provides a collective vision for Australia’s future biosecurity system - a biosecurity system that protects Australia’s way of life. Underpinning the NBS, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released...

Registration now open for 2024 National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition
This year’s AOA National Olive Conference & Trade Exhibition is heading southwards again, with the 2024 event being held in the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria from 23-25 October. Bringing together growers/producers, horticultural and business professionals,...

Have your say on climate-smart practices in Australian farming
Deloitte is investigating the use of climate-smart practices in Australian farming and is seeking producer input. The research will be leveraged by the Australian Food & Agriculture Taskforce in its efforts to map a pathway to a thriving and climate-resilient...

Updates to minor use permit for organic Olive Lace Bug control
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently updated the minor use permit issued for a registered agvet chemical product for the control of Olive Lace Bug in olives. Permit PER81870 (version 3) for Pyganic Organic insecticide use...
Have your say on Olive Industry Communications and Extension program
The Australian Olive Association (AOA) operates a communications and extension program for the benefit of our industry. The program is an R&D project under the Hort Innovation-run Olive Fund. They need your feedback from time to time to help measure the impact of...