Olives WA is the peak body for the olive industry in Western Australia representing growers and producers across the state and over 1.5 million olive trees.
Western Australia's olive farmers grow and produce world class extra virgin olive oil. A mediterranean growing environment, up to date information on best practice and a commitment and passion for quality are the key ingredients driving our farmers.
There are five growing regions in Western Australia, which reflect the existing NaturalResource Management regions - Northern Agriculture, Swan, Avon, South West and Southern Coast.
We play a crucial role in supporting the olive industry by:-
. Continuing to deliver a high quality olive competition with industry partners;
. Advocacy on behalf of the olive industry as the peak body in the State;
. Promoting the WA olive industry, including through the use of social media;
. Co-ordinating educational and related activities to improve the quality of olive products;
. Identifying and championing Research and Development priorities;
. Investigating new markets for large and small olive groves;
. Building an online University for growers that offers current grove techniques, marketing ideas, contacts for development and improvement;
. Coordinating bio-security actions when required; and
. Strengthening the olive industry network to contribute to a viable, sustainable olive industry in WA.
President
Rick De San Miguel
Treasurer
Taryn Port
Secretary
Megan Aitken