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…
COVID-19 Olive Industry Survey Results
The rapid and worldwide escalation of COVID-19 has taken us all by surprise and we still face constantly changing circumstances as a result.
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. …
Australian Olive Industry Survey: Global Discussions ~ Part 19
Australian Olive Industry Survey and respondents discuss Global Discussions… read the findings
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.…
Australian Olive Industry Survey: Industry References & Organisations ~ Part 17
Australian Olive Industry Survey findings about industry references and associations
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…
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…