Diesel has passed $2 a litre in Mildura, in north-west Victoria. (ABC Rural: Kellie Hollingworth)
Farmers and transport operators are bracing for even higher fuel prices after US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports overnight.
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Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne virus. (ABC TV News - file image) |
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Queensland has recorded its first locally acquired human case of mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis in more than two decades. It has been declared an issue of national significance, prompting warnings for people to take precautions against getting bitten by the insects, particularly as the state's south-east cleans up after the floods. |
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Skinner and Lowes Heritage Wharf, Murwillumbah, Tweed River. (Supplied: Fran Silk)
There is a lot to get your head around with the weather at the moment. But here are the answers to five quick questions about the floods.
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The Australian agricultural industry is forecast to be worth a record $81 billion as several commodities hit all-time highs, but the experts have warned price corrections are in store.
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences 2021-22 forecast and outlook report also predicted record levels of ag exports ($67b).
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Just as we begin to enjoy our renewed freedoms, a potentially more infectious coronavirus mutation is emerging. New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard said cases could "more than double" in six weeks due to new Omicron sub-variant BA.2, as the state recorded 16,288 cases on Thursday, its highest number since January.
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COVID restrictions: stay informed
While restrictions are generally lifting across Australia, it’s more important than ever to keep up with the constantly changing status of pandemic regulations. You can access state-specific information on COVID-19 from the links below:
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The Victorian Government is helping Victorian farmers adopt new digital technologies to become more innovative and sustainable on their farms. Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria Danielle Green was in Denison to visit a Gippsland dairy farm and see first-hand the innovative technology being used as part of Victoria’s On-Farm Internet of Things (IoT) Trial run by Agriculture Victoria.
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A new report warns Australians can expect higher food prices and more shortages as temperatures increase. (ABC News: Pamela Medlen)
Climate change is already increasing the price Australians pay for food and the problem will only get worse, a new report has warned. The environment group Farmers for Climate Action, which commissioned the report, has warned global warming will lead to higher food prices and shortages for consumers.
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Got something to sell? Or want to buy? Go direct to your target market – olive growers and producers
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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.
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Professional pest managers are getting reports of sambar deer near Tamworth, NSW. (Supplied: South East Local Land Services)
Northern New South Wales landholders are on alert for a nasty pest that can devastate the environment, ringbark trees, and compete with livestock for food.
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Help improve the Biosecurity.gov.au user experience
We all have a role in protecting Australia from harmful pests, diseases and weeds.
The biosecurity.gov.au website was developed to provide access to information and resources to raise awareness of biosecurity risks, and to make it easier to take action and report threats.
The national biosecurity team is looking to improve the user experience of the website and is asking for help from growers by testing the website and providing feedback.
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Register now for 2022 Olive Oil Processing Workshop |
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Returning as a face-to-face event this year, this highly-acclaimed and comprehensive program will be delivered by international master olive miller, Pablo Canamasas, and 2019 and 2021 AIOA Best of Show winners, Peter and Marlies Eicher of Salute Oliva.
The course covers every aspect of processing quality olive oil, from grove management for optimal fruit quality to best-practice processing and storage.
Along the way you’ll learn a lot about olive oil chemistry, and the practical aspects of oil extraction.
Details:
Wednesday 13 April and Thursday 14 April 2022
Boort Resource & Information Centre and Salute Oliva, Victoria.
*Pre-event webinar, 8 April, 8.00am - 12.00pm (AEST)
Cost: Members & levy payers: $250 inc GST, Others: $350 inc GST. Includes all meals.
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WA: Workshop on olive cultivars |
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Producers are invited to a free morning workshop on olive cultivars, their features, implications and research issues, being presented by Professor Stan Kailis. The workshop is part of project by the Australian Olive Association (AOA), Olives WA (WA Olive Council) and AusMedOlive to develop passport information on olive cultivars commonly grown in Australia and Western Australia with respect to their quality and safety.
The first workshop session is being held today at Cowaramup, with a second on Friday, 8 April at Mt Barker - host Olivers at Mary Downs Farm, Forest Hill.
Book your place at the April workshop now by contacting either:
Rick de San Miguel – 0458 656 810 or mso.agri@gmail.com or Ken Jeffrey – 0412 271 929 or admin@oliveswa.com.au. The events will adhere to all COVID restrictions and regulations, and RSVP is essential.
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AOA Healthy Soils Field Day – Riverina, NSW |
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Highlighting the role and management of healthy soils in producing healthy trees and lifting grove productivity, the field day sees a wealth of information presented in the grove with hands-on demonstrations.
The information covers a wide range of topics around soil health, from identifying and managing soil issues to monitoring and improving both soil and tree health. Along with expert speakers, the program involves specialist service providers who will demonstrate and discuss the latest technology to monitor, test and measure vital soil parameters and tree health.
Details:
When: Sunday 27 March
Where: Parafield Olives, Yarragundry, NSW
Cost: AOA members and Levy Payers $40 inc GST ; Others $50 inc GST.
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Olive farmers in the Mediterranean basin are among those at the highest risk of increasing and more intense wildfires. |
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Last month, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution that calls for a stronger commitment from 27 European Union member states to cancer prevention.
One major action is a single mandatory front-of-pack food label, in place by the end of the year. That’s unlikely to make olive oil producers happy, given our product’s fat level generally places it in the ‘less healthy’ category.
And in another part of the world …
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New research demonstrates that Indian consumers would greatly benefit from introducing front-of-pack labels (FOPL) but prefer warning labels instead of comparative ones, such as Nutri-Score.
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Friday Olive Extracts – send us YOUR news |
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We’ve started another new year, 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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Students with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet reported less sleep latency, sleep disturbance and daytime dysfunction.
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Trevi, Italy
The culturally and historically important role of steep-slope agriculture, including traditional olive groves, is threatened by increasingly arid climates and desertification.
And more on the topic …
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The National Observatory for Agriculture estimated that olive oil production may decrease by up to 70 percent if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate.
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A study concluded that the genomes of Xylella fastidiosa in Apulian olive trees descended directly from Costa Rican coffee plants.
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The municipality of Rome is joining the Italian network, Città dell’Olio, an association that includes more than 400 olive-growing municipalities in Italy. |
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2022
14 March
Olives NZ Focus Grove Field Day - Nelson
15 March
Olives NZ Focus Grove Field Day - Canterbury
18 March
Olives NZ Focus Grove Field Day - Northland
20 March
2022 Olives New Zealand AGM – Online
21 March
Olives NZ Focus Grove Field Day - Wairarapa
23 March
Olives NZ Focus Grove Field Day - Hawke’s Bay
25 March
Olives WA AGM – South Perth, WA
26 March
EVOO tasting workshop – Subiaco, WA
27 March
AOA Healthy Soils Field Day – Wagga Wagga, NSW
28 May
Olives SA/WEA seminar, Tasting and appreciating EVOO – Adelaide
1 June
Entries open, 2022 Australian International Olive awards
6-8 June
Hort Connections 2022 – Brisbane
18 July
Entries open, 2022 Hunter Olive Show – Hunter Valley, NSW
26 August
Entries close, 2022 Australian International Olive awards
2 September
Entries close, 2022 Hunter Olive Show – Hunter Valley, NSW
3 October
Medals announced, 2022 Australian International Olive awards
6 October
Awards presentation, 2022 Hunter Olive Show – Hunter Valley, NSW
8 October
Olives NZ Conference and Awards Dinner – Wellington, NZ
14 October
Field tour, 2022 AOA National Olive Conference & Exhibition – Devonport, Tasmania
14 October
Awards Dinner, 2022 Australian International Olive awards
15-16 October
2022 AOA National Olive Conference & Exhibition – Devonport, Tasmania
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