Hunter Olive Ass. Newsletter Feb 2021

Hunter Olive Association Update.

There have been multiple calls from across the region of Lace Bug infestation.This can be devastating in the grove if not caught early, and with Harvest time approaching with-holding times for some agents have to be considered. The suppliers of these agents are usually very helpful, both with organic and non organic products. Martin Mead, an agronomist at Farmland(previously Farmer’s Warehouse) at Rutherglen, has been in discussion with Peter Herborn and is intending to be present at Hunter’s Dream on 7th March,
This is also a reminder of the Hunter Valley Soil Field Day 7th March at Hunter’s Dream, on Deasy’s Road.
Registration is through the A.O.A, It will be a full and very interesting day, plus a chance to discuss the upcoming harvest regarding optimum timing,pre harvest spraying with our olive association’s experts who will be attending.

Looking forward to seeing you there, Wishing all members a bountiful 2021.

Regards      
Marie Kearns
President Hunter Olive Association

Resistor for Field day 7th March Here

Hunter Olive Show 2021 entry form HERE

Fruit available:

From Andrew Feehely:
I hope everyone is having a great year. This will be our first serious season since planning 15 years ago.
However, we are not yet geared up to pick.
If anyone is interested in harvesting our trees, we have:
90 – Picholine
400 – Hojiblanca
60 – mix of Coratina, Picual and Manzanillo.
 
Regards
Andrew Feehely
Old Quarry Olives
2430 Bylong Valley Way.  Widden NSW
M: 0417045059