The NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) Wagga Wagga Edible Oils Laboratory - a cornerstone of Australia’s olive and oilseed testing infrastructure - is expected to cease operations by Christmas 2025, with sample submissions accepted only until mid-November. The closure represents a significant loss for growers, processors, and exporters who have relied on the lab’s internationally accredited testing services for more than two decades.

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.

Learn how to identify and manage sunburn in olive trees. Discover causes, symptoms, and prevention methods including shade management, trunk protection, and kaolin clay sprays. Practical advice for Australian olive growers from The Olive Centre Knowledge Hub.

A new grove owner near Taree, NSW, faces challenges reviving a mature olive grove on heavy clay soil in a high-rainfall region. Here’s a practical guide to restoring soil health, drainage, nutrition, and yield. The grove was abandoned and in need of rejuvenation. See what steps can be considered to bring an olive grove back.

Secoiridoids Boost Stability and Longevity in ‘Corbella’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Researchers identify oleacein and oleocanthal as critical secoiridoids that enhance the oxidative stability, antioxidant capacity, and shelf life of ‘Corbella’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

The IOC’s Sydney program united global experts, producers, and chefs to advance sustainability, quality, and innovation in the olive oil sector.

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.