14 November 2025

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Celebrating Australian olives this National Ag Day

By Laura Thomas

Australia produces some of the best quality food in the world, but many consumers know little about how it actually arrives on the table.

National Agriculture Day is being celebrated next Friday 21 November 2025, putting a focus on the sector – and most importantly the people – who feed and clothe the country.

For the olive industry, the day provides the perfect platform to continue consumer education about Australian oils and olive products, and the importance of buying certified, Australian-grown. Read more.

Australia

Scientists close in on one-shot cure for deadly snakebites

A single broad-spectrum anti-venom that works against the bites of many different snakes is being hailed as a potential panacea for the treatment of venomous snakebites around the world.

Hunter Olive Show – a celebration of excellence

Images: Left: Hunter Olive Association President Elizabeth Williams presents life membership to Steve Mitchell.

Right: Russell Smith, representing the Hunter Bottling Company, (centre) presents the Most Successful Exhibitor of Show trophy to Racquel and Steve Goodchild of Pukara Estate.

The 2025 Hunter Olive Show was a resounding success, with winners announced and awards and trophies presented during an event at Tintilla Estate last month.

Hunter Valley producer Pukara Estate was crowned Most Successful Exhibitor of Show, after taking home gold medals in multiple classes.

It was milestone event for the Hunter Olive Association. Two new trophies were dedicated to the memory of former members - the late Peter O’Meara and Sharn Hunkin - both of whom made enormous contributions to the olive industry at local and national level.

Steve Mitchell was also presented with association life membership. He was recognised for his extraordinary contribution to the local industry, including his work to establish the Hunter Olive Show, which has provided opportunity for producers to showcase their oils and table olives since 2005.

Event organisers congratulated all entrants for submitting such a high calibre of oils and table olives for judging, and thanked judges and sponsors for their support.

Full competition results are available here.

Buy Australian campaign aims to save dwindling domestic food manufacturing industry

It has been two decades since Tasmanian vegetable growers led one of Australia's biggest agricultural protests to Canberra.

The movement started a national conversation about country-of-origin food labelling.

Vegetable growers hope the federal government's latest Buy Australian campaign will reignite a movement they started 20 years ago.

'Not if, but when': Farmers fear 'food freeze' will leave millions hungry

Farm leaders have warned Australia faces a potential national food delivery freeze that could leave millions hungry in an ever-more destabilised world.

Long Road Olive Co-op webinar

November 26 is International Olive Day and what better way to celebrate than to join the discussion about the who, why, what and how of collaborative olive processing and marketing?

Following on from the AOA conference themes of productivity and profitability, the Long Road Olive Co-op is focusing on small scale olive groves coming together for the benefit of all.

The co-op will host a webinar at 7:30pm AEDST on November 26, allowing attendees to meet founding board and members, find out the history of olive co-ops in Victoria, discover the benefits of co-operative processing and marketing, as well as the additional benefits planned for co-op members.

Whether you have one tree in your backyard, or up to 3,000 trees in a paddock somewhere, you're invited to attend the Q&A session to see how the Long Road Olive Co-op could benefit your grove.

Registrations are appreciated via this link

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Survey reveals nine out of 10 NSW farmers are victims of crime

Results from the first national farm crime survey in two decades reveal the majority of landholders have been victims of crime, with the largest sample coming from New South Wales.

Western NSW farmers urged to consider feral pig baiting

Western New South Wales landholders are being urged to consider feral pig-strength meat baits in a bid to mitigate the impacts of the destructive pest animal.

International

Morocco expects bumper olive harvest after years of drought

At this time of the year, Morocco’s north-eastern Driouch province comes alive to the colours, sights, and smells of the olive harvest.

Groves are a hive of activity as farmers gather the fruit, a cornerstone of the country’s culture and cuisine.

How an architectural designer found his calling in 
a forgotten California olive grove

In central California, architect Giulio Zavolta has revived century-old olive trees and his family’s lost heritage, producing some of the state’s most celebrated oils.

Pakistan to establish olive oil council to reduce reliance on edible oil imports

The Government of Pakistan has announced plans to create a National Olive Oil Council under the new National Olive Policy, aimed at regulating the country’s rapidly growing olive sector, boosting exports, and reducing dependence on imported edible oils.

Agriculture ministry opens olive oil import applications amid low local output

Amman — The Ministry of Agriculture announced on Thursday that it will begin accepting applications to import olive oil from Sunday, 9 November 2025, until Thursday, 13 November, in a bid to address drop in domestic production this season.

Officials outline China’s olive oil Future at Hubei Conference

The article discusses the development of China’s olive oil industry, focusing on the potential for growth and challenges faced by the sector.

Chinese officials and industry experts highlighted the need for research, innovation, and investment to meet consumer expectations, increase domestic production, and address technological and agricultural challenges

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Oregon’s fledgling olive industry celebrates ‘Olio Nuovo Festival’ throughout November

Oregon is on the northern edge of where olives can grow. But the state’s olive oil sector is beginning to establish itself, and Willamette Valley farmers are celebrating this year’s olive oil pressing.

Olive oil and the heart: A daily dose can cut your heart disease risk

Just four teaspoons of olive oil a day can reduce heart disease risk in six weeks, according to research.

Calendar 2025

26 November

Long Road Olive Co-op webinar, 7.30pm AEDST

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