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.

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.

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.