17 July 2026

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Extreme weather sparks Aussie pantry staple uncertainty: 'Supply will go up and down'

Australia may be thousands of kilometres from Europe's olive groves, but extreme weather across the Mediterranean can still impact Australian supermarket shelves.

Some insight into the Australian olive oil market and demand for our "world-class" oils, from a very familiar face!

Australia

Farm Safety Week 2026: Set the standard, show ‘em how it’s done

Image: Richard Bell, Unsplash

By Laura Thomas

The power of on-farm role modelling, leadership and the everyday decisions are at the core of this year’s National Farm Safety Week message.

The safety campaign is set to launch on Sunday, with a focus on the role we all play in shaping what is viewed as “normal” on the farm.

With lives continuing to be lost on Australian farms, there's no better time than now to join the campaign and focus on safety in the grove. Read more.

Australians advised not to panic about surging price of oil and state of supply

Drivers are anxiously watching the situation at their local petrol stations to see how tensions flaring in the Strait of Hormuz will affect fuel prices. 

Wine Australia's National Vintage Report 2026 finds lowest harvest since 2000

Australia's wine grape industry is showing signs of adjusting to new global market conditions with the overall crush plummeting to its lowest amount in more than 25 years.

Wine growers are increasingly looking at their options and exploring alternative crops - including olives.

More Aussie food producers with back against the wall as dangerous imports flood in: Katter

Why are Australian farmers expected to meet some of the world’s toughest regulatory and food safety standards, while lower-cost imports can compete on the same supermarket shelf without being produced under the same standards? 

Consumer advocates intensify calls for mandatory domestic mobile roaming

Communications consumer group ACCAN has released a report calling for domestic roaming to be mandated in Australia.



It argues that roaming has helped drive down prices in other countries and that it would help provide better mobile access, particularly for regional Australians.

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Farmers struggling to access mental health support as new data reveals growing crisis

Australian farmers are facing unprecedented mental health pressures while remaining among the least able to access the support they need

'People think farm life is simple and slow. It nearly cost me my husband.'

Lan Henderson couldn't shake the pit in her stomach as she thought of leaving her husband alone on their farm for the day.

For years, life on the farm had been a partnership, but lately, darkness had been closing in on George more and more.

International

Trade recovery tests Europe’s olive oil producers as prices fall

European olive oil exports are expected to rise 6 percent in 2025/26 as lower prices revive demand, but producers warn costs remain high.

Olive growing season kicks off in summer 2026: stress and fly risk

Stable heat and a lack of rain are accelerating olive growth, but water scarcity, cases of fruit drop and phytosanitary alerts are increasing.

New olive prices: high costs and a stagnant market are already raising alarm bells

With the mills full and the new olive oil campaign just around the corner, uncertainty is rising for olive growers.

Olive oil production stands at 1,298,000 tonnes, enough to meet market needs

Forecasts for the 2026/27 season point to a higher olive oil harvest than the current campaign, supported by favourable weather conditions during the spring months.

Olive pits find new life in furniture, flooring and asphalt

An estimated 1.2 million metric tons of crushed olive pits, also known as stones, are generated each year during olive oil milling, supporting a growing range of uses and an evolving supply chain.

Olives in ancient Kayseri? Kultepe finds reveal 5,000-year climate clues

Archaeological evidence from the Kultepe-Kanis-Karum archaeological site suggests that Kayseri and its surroundings had a warmer and more humid climate around 5,000 years ago, allowing crops such as olives, figs and artichokes to be grown in the region.

Popular diet trend could boost mental health among older adults, study finds

Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research.

Calendar 2026

10 August

Entries open, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

21 August

Entries close, 2026 Australian International Olive Awards

www.internationaloliveawardsaustralia.com.au

28 August

Awards presentation dinner, 2026 Royal Adelaide Olive Awards - hosted by Olives South Australia

Details to come


3 September

Entries close, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

8 October

Awards ceremony, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

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