24 July 2026

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Today's top story

World’s largest olive oil company says market has 'definitively' entered new phase

Spain’s Deoleo, the world’s largest olive oil company, says a period of unprecedented volatility has unequivocally given way to more stable market conditions, citing an unlikely catalyst in helping to lift U.S. sales.

Australia

AOA Back to Basics Field Days coming to Victoria and NSW!

By Laura Thomas

Looking to establish a new grove from scratch or brush up on best practice olive growing?

The Australian Olive Association has just the thing to help.

Two Back to Basics Field Day events will be held in Victoria and New South from next month.

Led by AOA CEO Michael Southan and AOA President and horticulture consultant Michael Thomsett, the full-day workshops include expert grove establishment and management information, followed by a guided grove tour.

Aimed at experienced growers and industry newcomers alike, our sell-out field days are designed to help you get back to the very basics of quality olive production.

Read more.

One life lost on Australian farms every six days

A total of 53 lives were lost and 182 people seriously injured on Australian farms in 2025, according to new figures released during National Farm Safety Week.

The Safer Farms Report 2026 was launched by Farmsafe Australia on Sunday, alongside its annual safety campaign.

The figures bring the nation’s farm death toll to 427 lives since 2019 - more than one person every week for seven consecutive years.

They serve as a poignant reminder that while Australian farmers produce the food and fibre that keeps the nation running, too many families continue to be affected by preventable injuries and fatalities on farm.

Read the full story via Farmsafe Australia.

Better data, stronger insights, safer agriculture

As Farm Safety Week shines a spotlight on the importance of preventing injuries and fatalities in agriculture, new evidence highlights why a strong, consistent understanding of farm safety risks is more important than ever.

“It's not a badge of honour”: Cotton farmer calls on Australians to rethink the culture of pushing through

Working longer hours, skipping breaks, driving tired and pushing through fatigue. According to New South Wales cotton farmer Gavin Dal Broi, these behaviours have become so normalised across Australian agriculture that they're often worn "like a badge of honour," and it's putting lives at risk.

Another important story being told by Farmsafe Australia during National Farm Safety Week.

Eastern brown snake bite survivor shares why the first minutes matter

An ordinary day in March quickly turned into a frightening medical emergency for Wondai local Tomasz Machajski when he was bitten by one of Australia’s deadliest snakes.

A good reminder, especially for those of us living and working in rural Australia. Would you know what to do in a snake-bite emergency?

AOA Classifieds

Got something to sell? Want to buy?

If you’ve got something industry-related to sell, you can reach your target market directly with our grower-to-grower service - AOA Classifieds.

Our online classifieds are an easy and inexpensive solution to advertising your unwanted equipment. And if there’s something you’re looking for, it’s the ideal way to get the message out loud and clear to your peers and industry associates!

Classifieds start from as little as $44 for AOA members ($110 for non-members) and are online now at www.australianolives.com.au/classifieds

For details, rates, or to create a classified, hit the button below.

Succession in Australian farming: why the conversation can’t wait

Succession in Australian agriculture is becoming more complex, more urgent and harder to get right, as the long-term rise in farmland values and shifting expectations reshape how farms are passed on.

‘We are waiting with bated breath’: experts alarmed as BoM says gathering El Niño could be strongest on record

The El Niño climate phenomenon linked to record global temperatures and now locked in place in the Pacific Ocean could develop into the strongest on record, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology.

International

Italian researchers report progress in search for xylella-resistant olive trees

New breeding programs and field trials are identifying olive varieties that could help restore cultivation in Xylella-ravaged areas of Puglia.

Olive oil consumption shifts east and west as mills close in Spain and Portugal

The Olive Oil World Congress (OOWC), held in early July, has highlighted the rapid expansion of demand in new markets and the simultaneous consolidation of production among fewer, larger industrial players in traditional supplier regions.

Can drones save Europe's traditional olive terraces?

From erosion mapping to harvest transport, drone technology is expanding across olive groves as growers seek practical responses to labor shortages, water scarcity and rising production costs.

Archaeologists reveal what may be the largest Roman olive press—rewriting our understanding of ancient Mediterranean agriculture

Archaeologists in Tunisia have uncovered something that sounds almost too practical to be thrilling: a huge Roman olive oil production complex. But don’t let the word “press” fool you. This was not some little farm gadget.

Olive cultivation rebounds slightly in Greece, but long-term decline persists

New data from Greece’s statistical authority show land dedicated to olive groves edged up in 2024, snapping a decade of decline even as farmers warn of an aging workforce and a stalled sector.

Is your olive oil really extra virgin? How to spot fraud in a multi-billion-dollar industry

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most valuable—and frequently mislabeled—foods in the world. While quality standards have improved, experts say consumers should still know how to identify authentic products and avoid misleading labels.

Luckily for Australian shoppers, the OliveCare® logo makes it quick and easy to pick a bottle of the good stuff!

Why we should eat olive oil every day

A nutrition expert explains why extra virgin olive oil deserves a place in your daily diet – and why it’s ideal for both cooking and frying.

Calendar 2026

10 August

Entries open, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

21 August

Entries close, 2026 Australian International Olive Awards

www.internationaloliveawardsaustralia.com.au

28 August

Awards presentation dinner, 2026 Royal Adelaide Olive Awards - hosted by Olives South Australia

Details to come


3 September

Entries close, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

8 October

Awards ceremony, WA Olive Awards

www.oliveswa.com.au

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