Each and every grower in the industry has different results in their grove. Why, when olive trees are so hardy? And why are some making a decent profit, while others are struggling to meet costs?
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How Extra Virgin Olive Oil may preserve your Brain Power
The study involved nearly 450 older adults divided into three groups. One group ate a Mediterranean diet plus a liter of extra virgin olive oil per week. A second supplemented the Mediterranean diet with 30 grams of nuts per day, including walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds. The remaining participants followed a low-fat diet.
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil should be added to your Dog’s Diet
Whether canine or human, if there are some unwanted pounds that need shedding, olive oil will help grease the weight-loss engine. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil actually encourage pound-melting by breaking down the fat inside fat cells, to get rid of belly fat and reduce insulin sensitivity.
What is causing ‘Wet limbs’ on olive trees?
Hi Amanda, We were wondering if you can tell us from the attached images if the markings on the limbs of these Barnea olive trees are a problem ??
Help, I have Black marks on the trunks on my olive trees, what do I do?
Hi Amanda,
Please help, we are based in the Hunter Valley and it appears that where moisture runs through the tree is where the problem is (see pictures). It doesn’t look like sooty mould but we had scale and olive lace bug issues. The trees are in urgent need of care. What is the black on the trunks and what do I do? P NSW
What is The Olive Centre App?
The Olive Centre has released the first App for smartphones designed at helping Olive Growers, Olive & Olive Oil Processors & Contractors in Australia, New Zealand and the International olive growing community.
Why won’t Chefs buy my olive oil? Take a look inside the Foodservice Hospitality World
Some of our Producers see the Food Industry as a way into this world as easy as sending 2 bottles of their finest olive oil to Rockpool and never hearing from them! You call and cannot get through and wonder what you did wrong? And even wonder if the food service is even receptive!
From baking, marinating and frying why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a healthy and practical choice?
When we hear about ‘extra virgin olive oil’ we mostly associate it with healthy salads or light cooking. But it’s really so much more that in which you can do with this miracle-working/versatile ingredient.
Government Grants, Funding and Scholarships
More than 25 Governments Grants and programs to help grow your farming enterprise. Please share…
How much water will my olive trees need as they grow?
There are many factors which can affect the water requirements of any tree. The soil type is a variable e.g. a tree planted in sand is obviously going to need more regular watering than a tree in clay because of the fast draining nature of sand. The orchard’s local climate – if trees are planted…
Olive Growing: Killer pathogen, Drought in Spain and Olive Fly decimates world harvest
This article it shows a lead into some of the current international olive growing issues. Lucky we don’t have this pathogen in Australia! For the 2015 Olive Harvest, Australian Olive Growers may be able to look at more opportunities to sell their oil this season, here’s why… Plant germ in Europe is killing centuries-old olive…
Australia’s Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil for 2013 & processed with Oliomio!
National Award Results: 7 October, Hobart, Tasmania Best in Show!… what a close call! Dr Richard Gawel in the nail biting lead up to the announcement had noted that the Best in Show has never been so close between 2 producers! So in the Elite sport of EVOO tasting the triumphant winner with their single…
Amanda Bailey on Olives by The Olive Centre 