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.

During my visit to Italy in November 2016, I had the opportunity to see an exciting new innovation being tested under scientific trial by the University of Bari - the CLEMENTE Thermospeed. This breakthrough technology represents the future of olive oil processing, with developments set to redefine efficiency and production performance. The Thermospeed system has demonstrated the capability to accelerate the olive oil extraction process by up t

No doubt, she then took some home to her humble abode and, to her even greater delight, was able to duplicate the process. People still cure olives today in some Greek islands by dipping a basket of olives daily into the sea for 10 days. When the inner flesh is dark brown, the olives are ready to eat. To begin the brine processing, place your clean olives in cold water and change the water each day for 10 days. (I use large, plastic, covered...

Reliable labelling machines are essential for accurate product identification, smooth production flow, and consistent packaging quality. This article explains how precision label feed, clean application, correct tension, and expert calibration directly influence reliability.