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20 October 2023
Brought to you by Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower & Processor www.olivebiz.com.au
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Counting down to Canberra | |
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This time next week the industry will be gathered at the Ann Harding Conference Centre in Canberra, taking part in the annual info-fest that is the Australian National Olive Conference & Exhibition. We’re all really excited about the great program being presented, and looking forward to catching up with old friends and colleagues, and meeting new ones.
And we’ll also be counting down the hours to the announcement of the 2023 Australian International Olive Awards major winners, being presented next Friday night – will you take home the business-changing Best of Show Award?
Congratulations to all of this year’s medal-winning entrants, and best of luck to all in the running for the big ones!
Note: if you’re registered to attend the Conference and/or AIOA Dinner, look out for emails over the next few days with important details such as registration times, dress code and bus schedules for transport between venues.
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Alix Merrick says the speed at which the drought has hit has caught people off guard. (Supplied: Alix Merrick).
Water carters are working around the clock as drought conditions start to bite across the New South Wales Hunter Valley. The NSW Department of Primary Industries has declared parts of the Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook and Singleton LGAs as drought-affected while parts of the Lower Hunter are in drought.
We hope olive growers in the region have some reserves in storage and are as prepared as you can be for the dry months ahead.
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Fiona Simson is the first female president of the National Farmers Federation. (Supplied: Fiona Simson)
Women weren't legally considered farmers until 1994 and, while progress has been made, they are still under-represented in leadership roles. It is an issue National Farmers Federation (NFF) president Fiona Simson says she has been working on.
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Got something to sell? Or want to buy? Go direct to your target market – olive growers and producers | |
If you’ve got something industry-related to sell, you can reach your target market directly with Olivebiz Classifieds. Our online Classifieds service is an easy and inexpensive solution to advertising your unwanted equipment. And if there’s something you’re looking for, it’s the ideal way to get the message out loud and clear to your peers and industry associates – the most likely to have what you need.
Olivebiz Classifieds cost just $40 for AOA members ($100 for non-members), including a text ad and link through to either your web page or images hosted on our site. And you don’t need to be a tech-head: just send us your info and we’ll post it up for you.
Olivebiz Classifieds are online now at www.olivebiz.com.au/classifieds. To arrange a listing, contact Gerri at editor@olivegrower.com.au.
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Fruit fly season risk in Tasmania | |
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Queensland fruit fly (left) and mature Mediterranean fruit fly (Images: DPIRD WA).
Spring and summer are the peak seasons for fruit fly activity on mainland Australia and a time of increased risk for Tasmania, so Biosecurity Tasmania is asking all Tasmanians to be on the lookout for anything strange they may find in fruit.
Fruit flies lay eggs in a wide range of fruits and fruiting vegetables. Tell-tale signs to look out for include live larvae or eggs in the flesh of the fruit or small puncture marks on the skin of the fruit.
Anyone who notices any larvae in fruit is asked to put the fruit in a sealed bag or container and place it in the refrigerator, then contact Biosecurity Tasmania on 03 6165 3777. Please DO NOT dispose of any fruit that has larvae in it.
Find out more here.
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GROWER TO GROWER
Have a question? Need some advice? Ask a fellow grower!
The FOE team regularly hears from growers with questions about grove or production practices, or equipment, that they just can’t find the answers to. They’re things other producers are likely know about and/or experienced themselves. So we’ve set up a new Friday Olive Extracts feature, Grower to Grower, where you can send your questions and have them answered by your peers.
Just send the details to editor@olivegrower.com.au and we’ll put them out to the Friday Olive Extracts community - that’s thousands of readers across the globe.
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The Australian Government is working to secure Australia's future water resources through a first of its kind stock take of the nation’s underground water reservoirs. The National Hydrogeological Inventory, developed by Geoscience Australia, has mapped Australia's major groundwater-bearing basins and geological provinces, painting a picture of the communities, industries and environments that rely on groundwater.
https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/king/media-releases/mapping-australias-groundwater
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Making sense of soil indicators | |
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Soil CRC researchers at Federation University, in partnership with Charles Sturt University and the University of Newcastle, are examining how farmers use soil indicators to inform and support their farming practices.
Soil indicators are the observations, assessments and measurements farmers use to gauge soil health. These indicators help farmers understand how soil is performing for different enterprises and regions.
The research is part of Soil CRC’s ‘Matching soil performance indicators to farming systems’ project, led by Dr Nathan Robinson from Federation University. Dr Robinson said the project aims to help growers, advisers and scientists identify what indicators work best and where.
Get involved
Farmers, producers, advisors and others working in the agriculture sector are encouraged to participate in this research by completing a 10-minute online survey about what soil indicators are used, how often they are used, and what has informed soil indicator choices.
Find out more on Dr Robinson’s research overview video here and complete the online survey here.
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The 2023 Olives South Australia Incorporated AGM will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 at the Woodchopping Suite of the RA&HS Showgrounds, Goodwood Road, Adelaide.
Business will include the election of candidates for six vacant board positions, including President and Vice President, with several members up for re-election and additional positions for members at large. Nominees may self-nominate.
Enquiries to Current Vice President Steve Pantelos on 0414315137 or Returning Officer Paul Eblen on 0417814916 or peblen@iinet.net.au.
For catering purposes, please indicate physical attendance via phone, text or email to Secretary Paul Eblen on 0417814916 or peblen@iinet.net.au. If attending via phone link, please email Jared Gilbertson at gilbertson.jared@gmail.com.
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Sweetgreen will use extra virgin olive oil to cook all its proteins, grains and veggies starting Oct 24. Photo courtesy of Sweetgreen.
Sweetgreen announced it will be using extra virgin olive oil exclusively to cook proteins, grains and veggies for its warm bowls, salads and sides. The switch goes into effect Tuesday at the fast casual’s more than 200 locations nationwide.
AND they’re sourcing the EVOO from local producers. Gold!
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Olive oil markets catch a break as Spain production estimates are bumped
Pressure on the struggling olive oil market has alleviated slightly after production estimates for the upcoming Spanish harvest significantly increased. Supply estimates for the October harvest season in Spain were bumped to 700,000-750,000 tonnes, a notable increase of 100,000 tonnes on earlier estimates, according to commodity analysts Mintec.
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Friday Olive Extracts – send us YOUR news | |
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The year is racing by and Friday Olive Extracts (FOE) continues and Friday Olive Extracts (FOE) will continue to bring all the latest industry news and events to your Inbox every week. THE place to share olive industry news, event details and reminders, our industry e-newsletter keeps growing in popularity and we now have nearly 4000 subscribers across the globe. If you’re not one of them, you can sign up here.
And please remember that FOE is YOUR e-newsletter, so we’re keen to receive your news and help spread the word. Just email your information to Editor Gerri Nelligan at editor@olivegrower.com.au - it’s free, and the best way to reach your fellow industry members!
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A TikToker blasted staff members at a Kroger location after finding an assortment of olive oil hair spray cans placed in a section dedicated to various cooking oils.
Says everything about the need for good - and clear - labelling.
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Over 91 tonnes of olives seized. Credit: GuardiaCivil.es.
A report issued today seems to indicate that olive fraud is rampant in Sevilla, with 91 tons of olives confiscated. On Wednesday, October 18, the Guardia Civil published information about a special operation launched across 28 locations, resulting in 98 inspections thus far. The initiative targeted oil mills, and olive sale points, in collaboration with various town councils.
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Morocco limits the export of its olive oil to stem the rise in prices
Authorization will now be required to export olive oil from Morocco. The measure, which follows the publication in Official Bulletin of an order from the Ministry of Commerce, aims to “stabilize consumer prices” and “remains valid until December 31, 2024” announced Thursday, October 12, the Ministry of Agriculture.
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