7 August 2026

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Today's top story

Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat

Farmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production and rising prices as crops from maize to salads suffer as a result of extreme heat, drought and wildfires.

Australia

Farmers needed to help better understand expanding agritourism sector

By Laura Thomas

Farm tourism is said to be one of the fastest-growing corners of Australia’s visitor economy and now, new research will help paint a better picture of where both farmers and the sector is really at.

Tourism Australia has commissioned the first ever National Farm Tourism Survey and the nation's farmers are being urged to take part.

As demand for Australian agritourism continues to grow, so too do opportunities for olive growers. Read more.

Duped: Food Exposed - Part 2

Check out the second installment of this two-part Four Corners' investigation into the integrity of Australia's food supply, which aired on the ABC on Monday.

You can also read morehow the Australian olive industry responded, and how market surveillance and industry standards are keeping Australian olives on front foot against food fraud.

Olive harvest drastically down from previous

An "annus horribilis" is how one Tasmanian olive producer described the 2026 harvest.

Olive groves across the state have been experiencing much lower-than-usual fruit yields, with unexpected weather attributed to the decline.

Tasmanian olive groves continuing to expand despite poor harvest

While Tasmanian Olive Groves at Colebrook is the state’s largest olive grove, it remains a one-man operation.

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Pulverised recycled glass helps boost farm productivity with benefits to soil, plants and livestock

A growing number of Australian farmers are spraying or spreading pulverised glass on their paddocks to boost the productivity of their soils, plants and livestock.

Watch the story on ABC Landline.

Weather bureau launches review to inform strategy

An independent review of the Bureau of Meteorology has been commissioned to inform the weather forecasting agency’s future organisational strategy and ensure it delivers value to Australians.

Flannos support Aussie farmers

As farming families across Australia continue to battle natural disasters, rising costs and financial hardship, Australians are being urged to register, donate and throw on a flanno this month in support of Farm Angels’ annual Flanno for a Farmer campaign.

The official day takes place on Friday, August 14, with workplaces, schools, sporting clubs and communities invited to ‘throw on a flanno’ and help raise vital funds for farmers in need.

International

Olive council revises standard to recognize Coratina’s natural sterol profile

The International Olive Council has published the latest revision of its trade standard, formally recognizing that monovarietal extra virgin olive oils produced from Coratina may naturally contain lower concentrations of total sterols.

Billions in olive oil exports at risk

Pakistan's fledgling olive oil industry is reaching a critical juncture where growers and processors believe future growth will depend less on planting new orchards and more on introducing a comprehensive national policy that regulates quality, incentivises investment and prepares the sector for international markets.

Italy expands olive oil controls after inspections

A two-week inspection campaign resulted in €10.3 million in seizures, prompting calls for tighter controls, faster transaction reporting and digital traceability.

Over 111 thousand quintals of Italian oil unsold

High oil stocks and no response to requests from olive growers and producers: "The olive oil sector is on its knees."

Fruit drop raises uncertainty ahead of Slovenian Istria’s olive harvest

Olive growers in Slovenian Istria are reporting premature fruit drop following a period of intense heat and dry weather, raising concerns about the region’s forthcoming harvest.

Why olive oil giant Deoleo is prioritising India over most global markets in its next growth phase

Deoleo aims to double its India business over the next five years.

Scientists detect sharp acceleration in global warming: Study

 Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. 

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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