Following the January 2026 Victorian bushfires, a range of grants, concessional loans and recovery programs have been activated to support farmers, olive growers and regional businesses.

This update outlines upcoming changes to Australian Apprenticeship Incentives from 2026, explaining how reduced support for agribusiness and regional trades may affect workforce attraction and retention.

A practical guide to government grant programs available to olive growers, olive oil producers, and agribusinesses across Australia, including state and national funding resources.

The olive research and development (R&D) levy is a mechanism for funding innovation and growth in Australia’s olive industry. This article explains how the olive levy operates - from how funds are collected and administered, to how investment decisions are made under the current Strategic Investment Plan (2022–2026). It also examines how levy funds have been allocated in recent years and discusses some emerging industry concerns. The goal is to..