Western flower thrips is the most widely distributed thrips species, occurring throughout all olive-growing districts in California. It has a wide host range, feeding on grasses, field and forage crops, vegetables, and fruit crops.

The fungal disease Armillaria is responsible for the "white rot" root disease.The Armillaria fungus damages the root system.The fungus survives in the soil until the infected root breaks down. Characteristic white fan-shaped mycelial mats can be seen growing on the wood when the rotting bark is peeled back. Freshly infected roots have a strong mushroom smell. The wood of infected roots is rotted by the fungus, becoming either white and powdery ..

Anthracnose is one of the most destructive olive diseases in Australia, capable of devastating crops and oil quality. This guide outlines how to identify early symptoms, understand the infection cycle, and apply proven prevention strategies to protect yield and grove health.

Why are you starting a grove? Is it for business, lifestyle or a combination? What is your plan? i.e. What do you want to achieve?

Verticillium wilt is a soil-borne fungus disease caused by the organism known as Verticillium dahliae. Verticillium wilt can kill trees and is difficult or impossible to control and is considered a serious disease in olive trees.

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A pictorial view of how to dismantle an Oliomio Decanter by The Olive Centre

As discussed previously, taking leaf samples is essential to assess your trees’ nutritional status. This information guides the creation of a fertiliser program, a critical component for boosting or maintaining yields. Typically, no fertiliser is needed in winter, unless you’re addressing soil amendments. However, some groves have severe nutrient deficiencies requiring fertiliser even in winter. Where proper irrigation systems aren’t in place...

There are varying qualities of secateurs from budget to professional quality but why are there different types of blades fitted to secateurs? Usually, the range extends from bypass (or parrot-beak type), anvil, and double blade.