Australian Olive Industry Figures for Harvest, Table Olive & Oil Production, Imports & Exports till 2019

Introduction The renaissance of the Australian olive industry is entering its second decade. During the last 10 years, the Australian industry has grown solidly from a cottage industry to a technically sophisticated industry that is increasingly export focus. Over this time, the quality of Australian olive oil has consistently improved, and production efficiencies increased, to…
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Australian Olive Industry Survey: Pest & Diseases ~ Part 4

Pest and Disease Pressure Over 50% of respondents have persisting issues with Pest and Diseases in their olive grove. Pest & Diseases in Australian Olive Groves The top 3 pests are Scale, Olive Lace bug and Birds Pests & Disease Production Losses Under 25% of respondents reported average production losses due to pest and diseases. …
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Australian Olive Industry Survey: R & D and Olive Levy ~ Part 18

About The Olive Levy The olives levy was introduced 1 May 2013. Olives that are produced in Australia and sold by a producer or used by the producer in the production of other goods will attract a levy. Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited and Plant Health Australia are responsible for the expenditure of the olive levy.…
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Australian Olive Industry Survey: Industry Issues ~ Part 9

Top 10 Issues facing olive groves in Australia The biggest issue facing the Olive Industry: Water & Irrigation (41.8%) Pest & Disease control (35.2%) Marketing (31.5%) Biennial bearing (29.7%) Harvesting Issues (25.5%) Unproductive Varietals (22.4%) Cost of Labour (22.4%) Climate Change/Seasonal Conditions (17.6%) Inconsistent cropping (17%) Competition from imports (17%) Other responses (15.2%) Drought Lack…
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Australian Olive Industry Survey: Staffing & Employment ~ Part 7

Employment in Australian Olive Groves A total of 532 employees from respondents. Types of Employment per Entity Over 62% of staff employed at Australian olive groves are sourced locally. 32% who source elsewhere responded; family & friends or employ themselves only. Backpacker Tax 85% of respondents were not affected by the backpacker tax. Affect by…
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