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SUMMARY:SA Olive Field Day: Navigating Recovery & Grove Management
DESCRIPTION:The recent heat weather conditions in the beginning of 2026 and the recent flooding in parts of the Western Cape has significantly impacted some of our producers\, highlighting the considerable challenges they face and the urgent need for practical support during these difficult times. Many groves have been affected to varying degrees\, and it is disheartening to witness the consequences for our agricultural community. \nThe SA Olive Technical team is committed to supporting our producers and actively represents their interests across various platforms. Numerous farm visits to have an idea of olive growers as they navigate these challenging and circumstances. \nThe Technical Field Day is designed to provide producers with practical\, on-the-ground technical support that can be applied directly in the orchard. We are honoured to welcome internationally renowned olive expert Professor Robert Spooner from Australia\, who will deliver the keynote address and share his extensive knowledge and experience. His presentation will be complemented by leading local industry experts\, who will provide practical insights and region-specific expertise\, ensuring delegates benefit from a well-rounded programme focused on improving orchard management\, productivity\, and sustainability. \nThe SA Olive team is currently confirming the local presenters and the topics. This will be communicated by the 5th August 2026. \n\n  \nTicket Prices are as follows: \nR 350\,00 for SA Olive members and producers (VAT Inclusive)\nR 450\,00 Non-members (VAT Inclusive) \nR 300\,00 per person for groups more than 5 individuals attending from same organization (SA Olive members) (VAT Inclusive)\nR 400\,00 per person for groups more than 5 individuals attending from the same organization (Non-members) (VAT Inclusive) \n  \nKindly ensure that you book your tickets\, as there are limited space to this field day. \n\n  \nProgramme for the day \n7h30 – 9h00   Exhibitors showcase and introduction \n8h30 – 9h00   Registration & Light breakfast \n9h00 – 9h10   Welcome & Opening Remarks (Gert van Dyk & Wendy Petersen) \n9h10 – 9h30   Welcome to Morgenster (Federica Bertrand – Morgenster Owner) \n9h30 – 10h00   The Orchard Recovery Roadmap (Nico Uys – GoBiofarming) \n10h00 – 11h00   The Australian Olive Industry and an Introduction to Integrated Pest and Disease Management (Robert Spooner – Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and School of Science\, Western Sydney University) \n11h00 – 11h15   Break \n11h15 – 12h00   Developing and implementing olive IPDM programs – the Australian Experience – without olive fly\, olive moth or Xylella\, but with olive lace bug (Robert Spooner – Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and School of Science\, Western Sydney University) \n12h00 – 12h30   Insects associated with wild and cultivated olives in South Africa (Barbara van Ash – Senior Lecturer in the Department of Genetics at Stellenbosch University) \n12h30 – 12h40   Q & A \n12h40 – 13h00   Panel discussion – Climate & the Olive Orchard: Understanding the Influence and Adapting Management Practices (Gert van Dyk – Panel Discussion Facilitator\, Roy Fraser – Greenleaf Olive Estate\, Christie Henn – Terrain\, Carlo Costa – Industry Consultant) \n13h30 – 14h30   Lunch & Exhibitors Showcase and Introduction \n14h30 – 15h30   Walk through the Morgenster orchard \n15h30 – 16h30   Networking
URL:https://www.saolive.co.za/event/sa-olive-field-day-aug-26/
LOCATION:Morgenster Olive and Wine Estate\, Somerset West\, Vergelegen Avenue\, Off Lourensford Rd\, Somerset West\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7130
CATEGORIES:Technical Field Days
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