Introduction In 2023, the global olive oil market experienced an unprecedented spike in prices, driven by a perfect storm of factors centred around a severe drought in Spain which is a major global olive oil producer. This scarcity has led to a substantial reduction in olive oil supply, which in turn has caused a significant…
Month: August 2023
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.
Considerations for Mechanical Harvesting in Olive Trees
In recent years, Olive producers have encountered recurrent obstacles caused by labor shortages. One way to address this issue is to mechanise processes within your grove operation which may include but are not limited to olive oil processing, mechanised pruning & mechanised harvesting. The logistics of implementing a new strategy do require careful consideration when…