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CropLife Australia, the national peak industry organisation for the plant science sector, is warning continued delays in assessment times at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority may cause a long-term productivity drought for the nation’s farming sector.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is making a major change to how they assess El Niño and La Niña, the world's most dominant drivers of weather variability.
Thanks to climate change and a rapid warming trend in our oceans, the historical record and current analysis of the two Pacific phases has become contaminated.
El Niño, the warm episode, is being falsely observed, while the cool state, La Niña, is at risk of going undetected.
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By Laura Thomas
An international gene mapping project is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the humble olive, for the benefit of growers across the world.
As reported in the Olive Oil Times, researchers have now completed genome mapping of the Leccino and Frantoio olive varieties.
A better understanding of the characteristics of individual varieties will allow producers to make more informed choices about the types of olives they choose to grow. Read more.
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A Mudgee winery has been told it must pay $150,000 a year in land tax.
Primary producers are typically exempt from land tax, but the winery has been told expanding beyond grape growing means it no longer qualifies for the exemption.
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Rocking Australian grower’s carbon capture
A new research project is set to explore if crushed rock dust could hold the solution to capturing carbon for Australian growers countrywide.
Announced by Hort Innovation Frontiers, the project is investigating how this crushed rock dust could help sequester carbon dioxide (CO₂) and improve soil fertility, with trials now underway across multiple farming regions.
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Drought is harsh on Australian farmers and forecasting by the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO points to worsening conditions ahead.
A dairy farmer in regional Victoria says it is a tough way to make a living but he is cautiously optimistic about the future.
An international climate expert says adaptation is part of the way forward, but climate-changing emissions must fall.
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Image: The Ford F150 Lightning fully electric ute has generated interest in the Australian farming community. (Marathon Industries, via ABC)
A new fully electric ute has been released in Australia, boasting a longer range as well as bigger carrying and towing capacity.
Farmers have had limited options for electric utilities, but the new Ford F150 Lightning has sparked interest in the sector.
With a price tag of $170,000 for the F150 Lightning, it could be some time before electric utes replace fuel-dependent farm vehicles.
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A farm based robotics company is a step closer to turning broadacre weed control on its head, launching a tiny automated sprayer that uses AI to detect weeds.
Watch now on ABC Landline.
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From ancient remedy to modern supplement, Cyprus’s early-harvest olive oil may now be carving out a place in global sports nutrition.
Is it possible that a searing mouthful of early-harvest olive oil from Cyprus could help athletes recover faster and perform better? Soccer players in Cyprus seem to think so. And they aren’t the only ones, with oil pods gaining traction as a natural sports supplement.
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Experts predict that olive oil production in six major countries could reach 2.65 million metric tons in the 2025/26 crop year, despite a decrease from the previous year.
Factors such as weather conditions in the upcoming months will play a crucial role in determining the final yield, with prices fluctuating accordingly in countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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After a difficult year for Morocco’s olive sector, producers are forecasting a record-breaking harvest that could more than double last season’s output and bring welcome relief to consumers facing high olive oil prices.travel guide
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SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Beneath the iconic slopes of Mount Halla, Jeju’s orchards are starting to look a little different.
Tangerines still dominate the island’s fields, but now olive trees, with their silver-green leaves and Mediterranean flair, are taking root, reshaping the island’s agricultural identity as it gets warmer and drier.
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In an innovative approach to sustainable infrastructure, a groundbreaking study has illuminated a unique opportunity inherent in agricultural waste.
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Grapes and olives have remained two of the most consistently documented crops since the Middle Eastern dawn of agriculture around 10,000 years ago.
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Calendar 2025
20 September
Olive Growers Victoria Field Day - Oasis Olives,Telopea Downs, VIC
Bookings required via www.olivegrowersvic.org.au/events/
16 October
Awards presentation, Hunter Olive Show - Hunter Valley, NSW
www.hunterolives.asn.au/how-to-enter
18 October
Awards presentation luncheon, WA Olive Awards
www.oliveswa.com.au
28 - 30 October
AOA National Olive Industry Conference and Exhibition 2025, Adelaide SA
(Optional field day, 28 October)
www.nationaloliveconference.com.au
30 October
Awards announced, Australian International Olive Awards 2025 – Adelaide SA
www.internationaloliveawardsaustralia.com.au
To include your event in our next edition, or update your existing event details, please reach out to Laura at comms@australianolives.com.au
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