Infaco has released the DSES Wireless Safety Pruning System which is a new innovation released after a 3-year field trial. The DSES System has now won a Gold award at SIVAL Innovation 2019 in France. The DSES WIRELESS* system is a new safety device to protect users of electric shears from cuts. The device instantly…
Month: October 2019
Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) increases olive oil yield and quality seeking Australian Performance Test
New technology using pulsed electric field also known as PEF is about to advance olive oil extraction in Australia. In Europe during early trials, the oliveCEPT® was shown to increase olive oil yield by at least 5% (and up to 15%) and also improves quality in terms of polyphenols, colour, and fruitiness. There are also…
Quick Reference Guide to Chemical Permits to combat Olive Pest & Diseases in Australia
Here is a quick reference guide to the current chemical permits listed with APVMA for Olives:
Permits cover Chemicals for insecticides, fungicides & herbicides.
Olive Tree Physiology & Chemical Composition Of Fruits Are Modulated By Different Deficit Irrigation Strategies
28/10/19: High irradiation levels, warming of the climate, drought, and lower water availability have been a reality over recent years and the future predictions indicate that this trend may continue. The challenges in modern olive production may need to consider strategies for olive grove management and take into account the latest peer-reviewed research from Portugal…
Drought Stress Effect and Olive Tree Acclimation under a Changing Climate
24/10/19: Olive trees are tolerant, hardy, resilient and can survive throughout prolonged drought periods and weather extremes. Olive Growing all over the world are suffering adverse effects of climatic factors including water scarcity, prolonged higher temperatures, and high irradiance. Production losses due to drought stress are felt by today’s olive producer especially in these times…
Australian Harvest, Olive & Oil Production, Import, Export Figures till 2019
If you are looking to start a grove, purchase an existing grove or you are wanting to assess olive industry statistics and figures, you might find this information helpful. Introduction The renaissance of the Australian olive industry is entering its second decade. During the last 10 years, the Australian industry has grown solidly from…
Nanoemulsions with Olive Oil extend the shelf life of Rainbow Trout
1/10/19 TURKEY: Aquaculture has arisen as one of the most promising and rapidly growing industries, providing nutritious, high-quality animal protein and providing income and employment around the world. With a product of such economic importance extending the shelf life is essential. Fish farmed in aquaculture typically spoil very quickly due to their rich unsaturated fatty…
Ask RAFAEL: Can you reuse Olive Brine for the next batch of olives?
Producer Question: As mentioned the other day are you able to reuse the brine that the olives have been pickling in for 12 months or more for the new batch of olives? I think about this every time I am throwing out mature brine and mixing up the new batch of saltwater brine. I would…
How to remove sap build-up from Saw Blades and Secateurs?
The teeth on Silky Saws are like super sharp little chisels that are dragged across the surface of a branch with each chisel taking a bite out of the wood it is cutting. Using Japanese ingenuity, saws cut on the pull stroke and to stop the saws binding they developed a process that is called…