The European Commission forecasts olive oil prices will remain elevated into 2024 as drought, low stocks, and reduced yields pressure EU producers and consumers.

Green Vegetable Bug (GVB), Nezara viridula, is a sap-sucking “stink bug” that is generally considered a minor or sporadic pest in Australian olives. However, under certain conditions - particularly in warm, humid olive-growing regions - GVB infestations have caused severe damage in conjunction with fungal diseases. In northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland, heavy GVB activity combined with anthracnose (olive fruit rot) has led to crop

Discover the main causes of fruit and flower drop in fruit trees and learn practical remedies to reduce losses. Explore solutions like fertilisation, pruning, irrigation management, and pollination support to improve yields and orchard health.

This article explores the direct use of alperujo - olive mill waste - as a soil amendment in olive groves. Backed by an 18-month study in Spain, it evaluates soil impact, carbon levels, and nutrient balance, highlighting the potential of this circular farming practice for small producers. Find out more about Olive Mill Waste.

Thinking about making your own olive oil? This guide from The Olive Centre explains what beginners must understand before starting. Budget machines under $10,000 often fail to produce real extra virgin olive oil, which requires proper crushers, malaxers, and decanters. The article covers each stage of extraction, from breaking down olive pits to controlled malaxation and centrifugal separation.

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) owes much of its flavor, nutrition, and shelf life to the way it is extracted. One of the most critical steps in this process is adjusting the decanter centrifuge, a machine that separates oil from olive paste. This article explores how key settings—such as the choice between two-phase or three-phase systems and the differential speed (Dn) between the drum and screw—directly shape the quality of olive oil.

Olive trees often swing between heavy and light crops. This article explains why biennial bearing happens and how growers can manage it for steadier harvests.

This summer cropping season is facing unprecedented challenges in fertiliser supply. Availability of MAP fertiliser (monoammonium phosphate) and DAP fertiliser (diammonium phosphate) is expected to remain extremely limited worldwide, with serious implications for growers planning their nutrient programs.

The Australian olive oil industry has experienced rapid growth over the past three decades, evolving into a significant agricultural sector. With rising domestic demand, a strong export presence, and a reputation for high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), understanding the distribution of olive trees across the country provides essential insight into production capacity and regional specialisations.

Mechanical trunk shakers have transformed olive harvesting in modern olive groves. A new study: Damping behavior of olive trees under trunk shaking (Ghonimy, Alharbi & Ibrahim, 2025) provides growers with the first detailed breakdown of how vibration energy moves through olive trees and the soil beneath them. The findings reveal how attachment height, trunk diameter, and the tree-soil interaction determine whether ...