INVERELL, 3 August 2026 - The Australian olive industry is deeply saddened by the passing of Leslie ‘Les’ Parsons OAM, inaugural President of the Australian Olive Association and one of the founding leaders of the national industry. Les passed away in hospital on the morning of 3 August 2026. For the olive community, Les’s death is the loss of far more than a respected grower or former office-holder.

Australia’s July 2026 nuisance tariff reform brings limited change to the olive sector, as core olive oil and table olive lines remain unaffected by the duty rate adjustments.

Billimari Olives will close after two decades, leaving a major contract harvesting and processing gap for olive growers across Central New South Wales ahead of the 2027 season.

The Infaco F3020 is a 9th-generation electric secateur that is 12% lighter and 20% more powerful than previous models. It features interchangeable heads for versatility and the standard Wireless DSES system for award-winning user safety. Check our handy guide for usage, care and maintenance tips for Infaco Electrocoup Electric Secateurs.

Effective ant management supports biological control of black scale in olive groves. Learn how Distance® PLUS Ant Bait using pyriproxyfen IGR technology fits within Integrated Pest and Disease Management programs.

An advisory update outlining recent Chinese export tax changes affecting glass bottles and jars, and what the removal of VAT rebates means for olive oil packaging costs and supply chains.

Breaking into the foodservice industry isn’t as easy as sending your best olive oil to a chef and waiting for the phone to ring. Discover the real reasons chefs hesitate to buy premium olive oil—and how producers can build strong, lasting connections with restaurants.

A practical guide to help olive producers select the right olive oil processing machine by understanding throughput needs, grove size, harvest volume, oil quality goals and operational requirements.

This technical enquiry form helps The Olive Centre’s team match the correct Martignani commercial sprayer by collecting essential information about tractor specifications, grove layout and operational requirements.

Technical assistance and parts support for olive oil processing machinery. Submit equipment details through our support form to receive help with troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and identifying the correct replacement parts.