The Objectives of Pruning By Marcelo Berlanda, Agronomist & Consultant for The Olive Centre “It is a fact that to produce fruit, olive trees need to grow and produce new branches each year” Training helps give the tree the optimal shape to allow for efficient harvest as well as achieving early crops. Once the trees have…
Author: amandabailey
1997 the year I stepped into the Olive World in Australia. Since then I have had the privilege of working with many specialist researchers from all facets within the Industry from Australia and overseas. I am passionate about olives & our industry. I dedicate my work to enhance the production of groves (in all aspects of olives) through to commercial production.
As founder of The Olive Centre, I wanted to be able to take out much of the guess work that growers in the earlier days faced in the trialling of equipment for the application of their use in Olives. This is the area I specialise in today in the Equipment, Machinery & Advice and provide a One-Stop-Shop to all Olive Growers. I have maintained a working relationship with well over 200 suppliers in order to bring the most up-to-date and cost effective equipment available today.
All our equipment & machinery has been trialled in the commercial application of olives and through this our team at The Olive Centre hopes to ... help you achieve the maximum from your grove. Only through working together can we achieve a viable industry.
Taking Extra Virgin Olive Oil to New Heights ~ Video
Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil taking to new heights… VIDEO
Labeling machines and the importance of reliability
The first step to successful labeling is to ensure that the equipment has been specifically matched to your application. The container, including glass bottles, plastic bottles, vials, etc can vary greatly in-wall shapes, heights, widths. Looking at the scope of variance in your packaging will need to be evaluated by someone experienced in this area…
Improved Pruning efficiency with New Generation Electric Powered Secateurs
The Ultimate Pruning Companion for Horticulture The world of pruning has changed since the innovation of ‘the world’s first electric pruning shear”… the ELECTROCOUP was pioneered in 1984 by INFACO in France. INFACO stands for ‘IN’novation, ‘FA’brication & ‘CO’mmercialisation. Since this time INFACO have released their 8th GENERATION ELECTROCOUP to the Australian market for commercial…
OLIO NUOVO DAYS – Southern Hemisphere 30 July 2020
YOUR EVOO in Paris and Abu DHABI As the first international event to highlight fresh EVOO, OLIO NUOVO DAYS offers a unique opportunity for olive oil producers from the southern hemisphere to be recognised for their work in Paris, France, the home of culinary excellence. This year we have a partnership with SHAWATI magazine, the…
The Olive Centre sets up new Melbourne Warehouse
Due to the high demands on stock levels during COVID19 and throughout the harvest season, The Olive Centre has expanded its operations and opened a new Melbourne Warehouse at the Airport to stock various items. At the moment we are holding packaging supplies & processing aids.
Is Smart Packaging for Extra Virgin Olive Oil Widely Accepted by Consumers?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a staple in the Mediterranean diet and plays an important role in international food commerce. However, olive oil is an ancient food and is probably the most studied oil and owns its right to the accolade in daily health and well-being. However, in order to secure the healthful properties provenance…
Handy Conversions for Olive Growers
Handy Conversions for Olive Growers from Bulk Inputs, Tree Spacing, Air Pressure, Flow, Water and Specific Gravity of Olive Oil
Does oxygen in the headspace of the packaging container influence Olive Oil quality?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the oil obtained from fresh olive fruit in perfect condition picked at optimal maturation with the utmost care and attention to the mechanical extraction processing to achieve the oil. Olive Oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed directly in its raw state and contains important healthful nutritional…
An Olive Oil Massage May Help Reduce The Effects of Restless Leg Syndrome
11/11/19: The symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are associated with a reduction in quality of life and mental health. There are no known cures for RLS and treatments with lifestyle changes and medications including opiates, anticonvulsants, dopamine antagonists and others. A new study has found a novel use for olive oil in an alternative…
Olive Pomace Extract Improves Growth in Meat-Chickens
11/11/19: Agricultural eco-innovation is based on circular economy and cradle to cradle concepts. This innovative concept aims at “zero waste” economy or a sustainable production where new products and applications are created from by-products of agricultural wastes, namely olive pomace. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is well known for its high antioxidant capacity, however, some phenols…
Pruning & Plant Growth Regulators To Increasing Fruit Yield
Pruning techniques and timing are always a misunderstood practice throughout the olive growing community. This study is interesting because it delves into simulated mechanical pruning and also introduces the potential use of plant growth regulators. Pruning is a necessary grove management practice to assist in maintaining appropriate canopy size and promote higher levels of flowering…
Amanda Bailey on Olives by The Olive Centre 