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13 October 2023
Brought to you by Australian & New Zealand Olivegrower & Processor www.olivebiz.com.au
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Record-high international olive oil prices have increased imported oil costs. (ABC Rural: Megan Hughes)
Australian olive oil producers say domestic demand is skyrocketing as international prices for the product reach record highs. Now more competitively priced, home-grown olive oil has been able to grow its market share, according to Australian Olive Association chief executive Michael Southan.
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EOIs invited for Victorian small scale producers’ co-operative | |
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Attention: small scale olive producers of Victoria, Australia!
Do you manage up to 3000 trees? Would you like to increase the profitability of your olive related activities? Do you want to free up some time for the other important things in life besides olives?
Expressions of interest are currently sought from Victorian growers with up to 3000 trees under owner management to determine the feasibility of establishing a co-operative enterprise for small scale producers.
If you would like to participate in the initial interviews, please select a time from this calendar which suits you to receive a phone call or join a Zoom meeting hosted by Ceilidh (KAY-lee) Meo from Apulia Grove Olives.
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Got something to sell? Or want to buy? Go direct to your target market – olive growers and producers | |
If you’ve got something industry-related to sell, you can reach your target market directly with Olivebiz Classifieds. Our online Classifieds service is 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 – the most likely to have what you need.
Olivebiz Classifieds cost just $40 for AOA members ($100 for non-members), including a text ad and link through to either your web page or images hosted on our site. And you don’t need to be a tech-head: just send us your info and we’ll post it up for you.
Olivebiz Classifieds are online now at www.olivebiz.com.au/classifieds. To arrange a listing, contact Gerri at editor@olivegrower.com.au.
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Hudson pear is an invasive cactus species of Mexican origin that can seriously degrade land and ecosystems - and penetrate vehicle tyres. (Supplied: Andy McKinnon; NSW Department of Primary Industries).
Drones are being called in to try and halt the outbreak of a problematic cactus weed in far west New South Wales. Hudson pear, or Cylindropuntia rosea, a highly invasive cactus species that was brought to Australia sometime in the 60s, is threatening the productivity of pastoral land and livestock.
Be aware and check your tyres if you’re driving up that way and returning in your vehicle. And keep your eyes out elsewhere across the country – they don’t call it highly invasive for nothing!
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GROWER TO GROWER
Have a question? Need some advice? Ask a fellow grower!
The FOE team regularly hears from growers with questions about grove or production practices, or equipment, that they just can’t find the answers to. They’re things other producers are likely know about and/or experienced themselves. So we’ve set up a new Friday Olive Extracts feature, Grower to Grower, where you can send your questions and have them answered by your peers.
Just send the details to editor@olivegrower.com.au and we’ll put them out to the Friday Olive Extracts community - that’s thousands of readers across the globe.
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2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award and Acceleration Grant | |
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Applications for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award and Acceleration Grant are now open.
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award acknowledges the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities, providing a platform to inspire and support Australian women to use and develop their skills to benefit those industries and communities. The Award can help to secure funding for an existing project, business or program via a $15,000 grant sponsored by Westpac.
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant is a program developed to foster growth and development in women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities. It provides seven Australian women learning and development bursary (not cash) of up to $7,000 for professional development to enable them to bring their idea, cause or vision to life.
Location is no barrier. If you want to create impact, innovate and contribute to enhancing the prosperity of rural and regional Australia, the Award organisers want to hear from you.
Applications are open until Wednesday, 25 October 2023. More information, and details on how to apply, here.
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$1.6 million for Nuffield scholarships with a focus on drought resilience | |
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The Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund (FDF) is investing $1.6 million over the next two years for scholarships and training through agricultural scholarship organisation Nuffield Australia.
The FDF Drought Resilience Scholarship Program is supporting farmers across 2024 and 2025 to increase their knowledge of new tools and practices helping the agricultural sector respond to a changing climate, through overseas travel to study drought resilience and learn from international leaders in the field.
Scholars build drought resilience expertise in innovative technology and practices, and share these learnings to advance Australian agriculture by better preparing themselves and their communities for drying conditions.
Find out more and apply for the 2025 Drought Resilience Scholarship Program here.
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LAST DAY to register for the 2023 National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition: So Much To Learn & Experience | |
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TODAY, 13 October – book NOW and join us in Canberra |  | |
Being held in Canberra, ACT on 26-27 October, this premier event brings together industry professionals for two days of invaluable networking and knowledge sharing. Don't miss the opportunity to gain new knowledge, build your networks and meet the experts.
Program:
Thursday 26th
8.30am - 1.00pm plenary sessions
1.30pm - 5.00pm grove tour
6.00pm - 9.00pm conference dinner
Friday 27th
9.00am - 1.00pm plenary sessions
1.45pm - 3.00pm interactive cooking demo/class/Q+A
3.30pm - 4.30pm olive oil tasting session
6.30pm - 11.00pm Australian International Olive Awards Presentation (optional, additional ticket)
Trade Exhibition
Featuring a range of leading olive industry suppliers and service providers, the Exhibition is an opportune time to review your business needs and learn all about the latest product innovations. A list of conference exhibitors is available here - be sure to make time to visit the booths and speak face-to-face with industry experts.
View the full Conference program here and register here.
|  | The National Olive Conference & Trade Exhibition is part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000), funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government. The event is also supported by the industry sponsors and exhibitors. | Won Gold? Book your tickets TODAY for the 2023 AIOA Presentation Dinner - don’t miss the chance to accept YOUR major Award(s)! | |
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Australian International Olive Awards entrants will now have received their 2023 medal results via email. For anyone who’s achieved Gold for your EVOO, flavoured oil or table olives, that means you’re also in the running for a major award - Best of Class/State/Country/ Hemisphere, maybe even a coveted Best of Show award.
Food, wine, friends and celebrations
The major awards will be revealed at the 2023 Australian International Olive Awards Presentation Dinner, being held in conjunction with the National Olive Industry Conference & Exhibition in Canberra, ACT.
The event is always a great night, enjoying good food and wine while catching up with old friends, making new ones, and celebrating the achievements of this year’s most successful producers.
Official AIOA winners’ photographs
The AOA has once again booked a professional photographer to cover the event, capturing the night’s celebrations and recording the winners with trophies and sashes. The images are used in media coverage and promotions throughout the following year and beyond, and can also be provided for your own promotional use.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun and celebrations, and hopefully to collect your winner’s trophy. Seating is limited, and ticket sales close TODAY, so book yours now!
Details:
2023 Australian International Olive Awards Presentation Dinner
Friday, 27 October from 6.30pm - Ann Harding Conference Centre, Bruce, ACT
Book your tickets here.
Major sponsors:
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OLIVE GROVE
FOR SALE
Established Organic Olive Grove, Northern Tasmania. Three titles with Mersey River frontage and warm spring. Trout fishing and resident platypus. Two bedroom brick home. Mature fruit trees.
Offers over $650k.
Serious buyers only.
Phone Judi on 0407380885.
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Webinar: Consumer insights in sustainability, Australia's global position, and the implications for the horticulture sector | |
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This informative webinar delves into consumer insights in sustainability, Australia's global position, and the implications for the horticulture sector, produced through the Hort Innovation multi-industry levy projects Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004) and Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2022/23 (MT21202).
During the 60-minute session, project partners Nielsen and Fiftyfive5 will provide updates on the importance of sustainability to consumers, Australia's comparative performance on the global stage, and the associated opportunities and impacts for the horticulture industry, concluding with an interactive Q&A segment.
Details
Monday, October 23 - 11am to 12pm (AEDT)
RSVP here.
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The EU’s agridata dashboard has just published olive oil pricing data for the 2022-23 marketing year. It’s an easy-access snapshot of the steep projectory of olive oil prices over the past year, and covers the range of oil products from extra virgin to lampante. | | |
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Contract Olive Pruning - Riverland Pruning & Harvest
All aspects of olive pruning - tree training,
re-shaping, re-juvenate,
pruning for shaker or hand harvesting.
All tools supplied.
Fully licensed and insured.
Servicing all areas of SA, VIC and NSW.
Contact Rajab – 0469 718 719
rajabnassiri510@yahoo.com
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BioPowder has converted olive stone powders into additives for a range of packaging solutions, from solid containers and transparent films to biobased adhesives and barrier coatings – claiming to offer a versatile, low-carbon alternative to conventional raw materials.
And while we’re talking about new olive-based products …
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Friday Olive Extracts – send us YOUR news | |
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The year is racing by and Friday Olive Extracts (FOE) continues and Friday Olive Extracts (FOE) will continue to bring all the latest industry news and events to your Inbox every week. THE place to share olive industry news, event details and reminders, our industry e-newsletter keeps growing in popularity and we now have nearly 4000 subscribers across the globe. If you’re not one of them, you can sign up here.
And please remember that FOE is YOUR e-newsletter, so we’re keen to receive your news and help spread the word. Just email your information to Editor Gerri Nelligan at editor@olivegrower.com.au - it’s free, and the best way to reach your fellow industry members!
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Spain’s Agriculture Ministry anticipates another poor year for olive oil, with production estimated at 765,362 tons for the season that began Oct.1. That’s 15% higher than last year, when output halved, but still a third lower than the four-year average, according to the government data.
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/spain-expects-another-bad-olive-121408859.html
Which is why these news reports keep coming …
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Police footage shows stolen olives seized from a car and in barrels.
Spanish police have seized 74 tonnes of stolen olives in the southern province of Seville, the latest theft triggered by soaring prices caused by a dwindling harvest. Twelve people were arrested in the town of Pilas for their suspected involvement in the theft and trading of the olives, police said in a statement on Friday.
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