Maintaining the cleanliness of your Oliomio olive processing equipment is essential for ensuring hygiene, peak operational performance, and the long-term durability of your machinery. Below is a recommended cleaning procedure for key components of your system:

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.

For businesses and serious growers considering olive oil extraction, the idea of owning a machine for under $10,000 may seem like an attractive entry point. However, achieving high-quality olive oil requires advanced extraction technology that meets food-grade standards. The extraction process is highly technical, demanding specialised equipment to maintain oil integrity and efficiency. This guide will help you understand the essential components

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

When establishing an olive grove, one of the most critical decisions you will make is the layout of your trees. The arrangement you choose will influence tree health, productivity, and long-term management efficiency. This guide will walk you through key considerations, including aspect, tree spacing, irrigation, harvesting methods, drainage, pruning, and marking out your olive grove.

The global olive oil market has entered unprecedented territory. In 2023, Spain’s severe drought has crippled the world’s largest producer, driving olive oil prices to record highs and reshaping global supply chains. As European consumers face steep costs, Australian producers are experiencing strong demand and record export returns. This article examines the climatic and economic forces behind this crisis.

The F3020 Electrocoup weighs less and is more compact which offers improved efficiency and faster-cutting speed, making the new generation F3020 a total advancement in features.

We are pleased to announce that Riccardo Buffatello has joined The Olive Centre as our new Industrial Machinery Technician, further strengthening our technical service and support offering for olive growers and processors across Australia.

Here is a recommendation to help guide you through some trial information to help you ascertain the correct application rates for trial.