27 March 2026

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EU trade deal: Duty-free olive oil exports, Kalamata GI use rights retained

By Laura Thomas

Australian olive oil exports will soon enter the European Union duty-free, under a landmark trade agreement reached this week.

Protections and usage conditions for a range of geographical indications (GIs) such as “Kalamata” will also be introduced, with Australian producers able to continue their use under specific provisos.

Read more about what the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement will mean for the Australian olive industry.

Find out how the wider agriculture and export sectors reacted to the agreement this week.

Australia

AgriFutures Australia to support National Food Supply Chain Assessment

A new national assessment is being launched to identify pressure points and risks in Australia’s food supply chain.

Farmers warn of food price spikes within weeks as Middle East war continues

Australia's peak farming body is warning consumers the price of groceries is about to jump as producers and the freight industry grapple with diesel price hikes and supply issues.

The government says fuel supply is safe until mid-April. What happens after that?

It's a confusing time at the petrol bowser right now.

Agriculture Victoria Partnerships Against Pests: Grant applications open now

The final round of the Partnerships Against Pests grant program is now open.

Applicants can apply for grants of between $10,000 and $50,000 to deliver projects over a 12-month period.

A webinar is being held this morning for prospective applicants to learn about this year's grant and walk through the objectives and assessment criteria. Register to join the webinar or access the recording and slides after the event.

Applications are open until 11 May 2026. Click here for more information and to apply.

Something of interest for Victorian olive growers and especially those battling Olive Lace Bug.

Mouse numbers on the rise in Western Australia and South Australia

Mouse activity continues to rise in Western Australia and there are concerns for some regions in South Australia, according to the latest Mouse Forecast.

`Not profiting from this’: Rural carriers facing cost hikes they cannot absorb

A 60 percent surge in the cost of diesel in three weeks has left Australian rural transporters facing one of the most challenging operating environments in memory.

‘Makes Covid look like a tea party’: Australian food prices could rise for the next year, farmers warn

Iran conflict could see shortages not just in fuel, but fertiliser and fossil fuel resins – used to make milk bottles.

Farmers say Australian consumers could pay more for everyday staples for the next year at least as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran.

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International

As climate change exacerbates extreme weather, olive oil feels the squeeze

The last four years have been challenging for Daniel Danés and his family's 100-year-old olive groves in Jaén, Spain.

Between prolonged droughts, extreme heat and unpredictable rainfall, Danés has watched prices fluctuate dramatically as weather whiplash impacts olive yields.

Using every drop: Physics answers a crucial kitchen question

It makes sense to squeeze every last drop of milk into our coffee and drizzle the remains of our expensive olive oil over our salad — so we stand in our kitchens, holding bottles or cartons at awkward angles, waiting and watching with varying degrees of patience.

Handy information for those of us keen to savour every last drop of our favourite EVOO!

Olive growing returns to Italy’s smallest region

Olive cultivation is slowly expanding in Valle d’Aosta as growers reclaim abandoned terraces, adapt to milder conditions and plan for the area’s first mill.

Influencers are drinking shots of olive oil and lemon juice. Should you?

Wellness enthusiasts on TikTok and Instagram claim the combination bestows glowing skin and better digestion

A shot of lemon juice and olive oil might be delicious on a salad – but would you drink it straight up?

Gastronomy begins with understanding ingredient

A tasting program on olive oil at USLA shows that a great kitchen is built not on recipes alone, but on learning how to read the character of the ingredients themselves.

Mediterranean MIND diet reduces brain ageing and helps 'ward off dementia', study finds

New research shows the Mediterranean MIND diet, rich in vegetables, berries, nuts and olive oil, significantly slows brain ageing over 12 years, with benefits equivalent to delaying brain ageing by up to two-and-a-half years.

Reflections on olive oil and hypertension

A scientific study that links the chemical and organoleptic properties of extra virgin olive oil and the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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