The Olives in WA 2005 Report

摘要

Production of olive oil in Western Australia is expected to increase significantly in 2005 when the olive harvest commences in northern regions in late March. Yields are expected to be well up on the previous year given the increased tree age and theincrease in the number of trees coming into production. Heavy frosts in spring 2004 did cause some flower damage in some areas but generally fruit set was favourable and should result in higher yields. Last season's harvest of approximately 2,500 tonnesof olives was the first major harvest of olives in Western Australia but a large quantity was left unharvested due to unavailability of mechanical harvesters and poor harvesting efficiency of some machines.