29 AUGUST 2025

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BOM's spring forecast shows warm, wet weather for most of Australia

It is shaping up to be a soggy spring for large parts of the country.

The Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) official long-range outlook for the season, released on Thursday, shows wetter-than-average conditions are favoured for much of the country's east.

Australia

Safeguarding Australia Together: Celebrating National Biosecurity Week 2025

Australia’s biosecurity system is one of the strongest in the world - and for good reason. It protects the food we eat, the natural places we love, our health, and the jobs and communities that depend on our agriculture and environment.

This National Biosecurity Week from 25-31 August, we are celebrating the people, partnerships and innovations that protect our way of life.

Managing your olive grove – what to look out for during the growing season

By Laura Thomas

It might not seem like it right now, but spring is just around the corner.

As southern Australia shivers through the final days of winter, now is the perfect time to stay indoors and make a plan for the season of growth that lies ahead.

Find out more about what olive growers can be doing to keep an eye on their grove and ensure it stays in tip-top shape throughout spring.

Australian olive growers have good harvest despite drought

Farmers and millers in Australia are reporting that the 2025 harvest concluded with satisfactory results in terms of yields and high quality.

“We had an ‘on-year,’ with some parts of the country very, very dry,” Michael Southan, the chief executive of the Australian Olive Association (AOA), told Olive Oil Times.

Parts of South east Australia set to be smashed by wind and snow warnings, with the combination to potentially create blizzards

South east Australia could look a whole lot whiter by the end of the weekend.

Gruelling winds and even blizzards are set to impact Aussies in the region from Friday, as one of the strongest cold fronts of the season approaches to mark the end of winter.

Farm lending reaches $131 billion in 2023-24

Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released today by ABARES.

ABARES Executive Director Jared Greenville said the rise reflected ongoing capital investment and continued confidence in Australian agriculture.

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$6.4m grant to consolidate ag emissions accounting

A $6.4m grant announced by the Federal Government (Monday), is hoping to consolidate the most commonly used “carbon calculator” for Australian farms.

Rain softens drought pain in Victoria but the effects linger

After a horror run of dry conditions, western Victorian farmers are finally enjoying better conditions.

Livestock producers have spent a huge amount of time and money keeping their animals alive through drought.

More rain will be needed in spring to keep pastures and crops growing.

Entries closing: WA Olive Awards

International

Greek olive oil faces new rival as China rises in global market

Could Chinese olive oil soon grace Greek tables?

As China emerges as a rapidly growing player in the global olive oil market, the Mediterranean’s “liquid gold” faces an unexpected challenge from the East.

Mild temperatures worry olive growers in central and northern Italy

Cooler temperatures and July rains in central and northern Italy have created ideal conditions for the spread of the olive fruit fly, leading growers to intensify monitoring and treatment efforts to protect the upcoming harvest.

The olive fruit fly infestations have been reported in various regions of Italy, with different areas experiencing varying levels of infestation and authorities advising growers to take timely interventions to combat the pest.

Insect nets against olive fruit flies? Here's when it's worth it.

Through experimental studies and practical experiences, three cases were analysed in which the use of insect nets - effective from a technical point of view - is also economically sustainable.

Portuguese olive mill quadruples EVOO capacity

With the installation of a new decanter, Caminhos do Futuro has quadrupled its extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) processing capacity, increasing from 1500 to 6000 kg/h.

Turkey approves coal mining in olive groves

The new law, which allows mining operations to take place in olive groves, will make the country's olive sector compete for land with the energy sector.

Pakistan achieves capacity to produce 3m olive plants annually

Pakistan has achieved self-sufficiency in olive plant production, with the capacity to produce up to 3 million plants annually through local nurseries.

Pakistan would earlier import 700,000 to 800,000 olive plants each year but now it can fully meet demand through domestic resources ...

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PhenOlives upcycles olive waste into flour for healthy snack innovation

The environmental impact of olive oil production, where 85% of each olive is typically discarded, prompted Israel-based PhenOlives to develop a patented “chemical-free” process that upcycles this waste into olive flour.

The ingredient is marketed as a nutritious, sustainable flour alternative that aligns with zero-waste and circular economy principles.