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For an impressive ninth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named the Mediterranean Diet its Best Overall Diet.
Each year, a panel of health experts evaluates eating patterns for nutritional completeness, health risks and benefits, long-term sustainability, and evidence-based effectiveness — and once again, the Mediterranean Diet rose to the top.
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By Laura Thomas
It’s no secret Australian agriculture is booming, as demand for the nation’s world-class food and fibre continues to grow.
According to the ABARES March 2026 forecast, Australia’s farm gate production will reach a gross value of $101 billion this financial year, eclipsing national industry targets well ahead of time.
Confidence in the olive industry is also at an all-time high. Read more.
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Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has shut down key trade routes, impacting $15 billion in Australian trade.
A number of meat processors across the country have ceased exports to the Middle East.
Farmers going into the cropping season are expecting a fertiliser price hike.
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The long range weather forecast March to May 2026 by experts from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2024/25 released
The latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now available to view online.
Produced annually by Hort Innovation Australia, it contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date data available on more than 75 horticultural products, including olives.
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Applications have today opened for the National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF) flagship Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.
Women with leadership ambitions are being urged to apply for the mentorship-based initiative, now in its ninth year.
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Two years after farmers started being impacted by drought, many are celebrating what they say could be the end.
Despite the rain, the industry says primary producers are not out of the woods yet.
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WorkSafe Victoria has launched a farm safety campaign after a tragic start to the year in the agricultural sector.
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Which country is the largest producer of olives in the world? Read why Spain leads global olive production, its cultivation regions, economic importance, export leadership and interesting facts in this article.
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Urea prices jumped $60-$80 per ton this week as the Strait of Hormuz closes, threatening one-third of global fertilizer trade just as spring planting begins.
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PhenOlives is revolutionizing the olive oil industry by employing a patented process to transform 85% of discarded olive waste into nutritious, versatile olive flour, creating a new food ingredient from what was once thrown away.
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There’s been a surge of interest in extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) over the past few years, with nutrition experts, gut health advocates and wellness gurus all championing oils high in polyphenols – natural compounds linked to reduced inflammation, improved digestion and overall wellbeing.
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Proper storage is crucial to ensuring that olive oil remains fresh, as exposure to heat, light, and air can accelerate the oxidation process and cause the oil to spoil more quickly.
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Olive growers in Brazil’s Minas Gerais say an early harvest, strong flowering and favorable winter conditions are setting the stage for a record year, even as heavy summer rains shape quality and milling decisions.
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A correction in the price of olive oil has caused exports of agricultural foodstuffs and beverages to fall for the first time in 10 years.
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Calendar 2026
14 April - Change of date and location!
AOA Back to Basics Field Day, Rio Vista Olives, Mypolonga, South Australia
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15-16 April
AOA Olive Oil Processing Workshop, Rio Vista Olives, Mypolonga, South Australia
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10 August
Entries open, WA Olive Awards
www.oliveswa.com.au
3 September
Entries close, WA Olive Awards
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Early October (date TBC)
Awards ceremony, WA Olive Awards
www.oliveswa.com.au
Email Laura to have your event included.
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