The benefits of becoming an OGV Member
Learn, network & keep updated
With the Olive Growers Victoria (OGV) objectives in mind, these are just some of the benefits our members enjoy.
Information for Members
The Information Centre is for the exclusive use of OGV Members. It contains field day and workshop papers, and recent Pickled and Pressed articles. Plus contact details for harvesting and processing contractors.
Recent Field Day & Workshop Topics
- Soil nutrition, how to take samples & interpret test results
- How to measure & rectify bacterial soil health
- Use of fertilisers & nitrogen management
- Identifying pests & diseases
- Identification & Management of Black Scale
- Identification & Management of Olive Lace Bug
- Identification & Management of Peacock Spot & other fungal diseases
- How to prune olive trees
- The benefits of pre-harvest fruit tests, how to take a fruit sample & how to interpret the results
- Role of the Maturity Index in identifying the Optimal Harvest Date
- How to prepare for harvest
- Demonstrations of secateurs, mechanical rakes & nets
- Visits to olive processing mills
- How to choose the best olive oil for cooking (ie why EVOO is so good for cooking)
- The best varieties for table olives & how to cure them
Recent Pickled And Pressed Articles
- Symptoms of chemical deficiencies
- Use of sheep to control weeds in a grove
- Bird control in groves
- Advantages & disadvantages of IPM
- Growing olives organically
- An explanation of regenerative agriculture
- A series of articles on how to prune trees to best suit different harvesting methods
- Which chemicals to use to control which pests & diseases
- The use & benefits of enzymes in processing
- The use of caustic soda as a cleaning agent
- The nature & benefits of polyphenols
- Growers’ stories on setting up & managing their groves
- Regular updates on the AOA & Olives Victoria
- Articles on growing olives overseas
- Updates on the Australian & international olive oil market & prices
- Information relating to the AOA & international conferences & competitions
- The importance of good label design
- OH&S Topics
- Safety issues when harvesting
- How to manage snake bite – the DOs & DON’Ts
- Ladder safety
- Chainsaw safety
Become a member today
OGV welcomes new members and look forward to you becoming part of our community of olive growers and producers.
Upcoming Events…
We hold a range of events to support growers and their businesses. Non-members also welcome. OGV members enjoy discounted ticket costs. Non-members can apply for membership on the day.
Field Day
Oasis Olives – 431 McKernan Road, Kialla East
Post-Harvest Lunch
Seven Creeks Hotel, Euroa.