AgroBest’s range delivers a full, science-backed approach to olive grove nutrition and plant health, combining foliar feeds, soil conditioners, trace elements, adjuvants, and biostimulants into one integrated program. This review breaks down how each product works, which problems it solves, and when growers should use it for maximum effectiveness.

Discover how to diagnose and manage olive leaf tip dieback, a common issue caused by nutrient deficiencies, salinity, or environmental stress. Learn expert strategies for restoring tree health through balanced nutrition, soil and water management, and effective disease prevention — backed by The Olive Centre’s professional resources and products.

Olive trees are well adapted to hot and dry Mediterranean climates, but even they can suffer from sunburn (also called sunscald) when exposed to intense sunlight, heat stress, or when bark that was previously shaded becomes suddenly exposed. In mature or neglected/abandoned groves - especially those with heavy pruning or thin canopies - the risk can increase significantly.

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.

In March 2025, Hort Innovation released the updated Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for the Australian olive industry, a comprehensive review designed to ensure sustainable, effective, and trade-compliant pest management for olive growers nationwide.

Lichen is a fascinating organism formed through a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. It’s not a single organism, but a composite that relies on both partners to survive. The fungus provides structure and protection, while the algal or bacterial component performs photosynthesis to produce food. read more....

Shotberries are undersized, non-viable olives that grow to a maximum of about 4mm. They remain on the tree but do not mature into full-sized fruit, leading to significant yield losses.

Herbicides are a crucial tool in modern agriculture, but recent research highlights an unintended consequence that olive producers must consider—potential harm to pollination. A study by Dummer et al. (2025) has identified that common herbicides, including glyphosate and 2,4-D, significantly impair olive pollen germination, raising serious concerns about their impact on fruit set and overall yield.

The Olive Lace Bug (Froggattia olivina) is an Australian native sap-sucking insect posing significant threats to olive groves. READ MORE