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<pre>Hello out there! This is Fay and Stuart Webster from Burragate in
southern New South Wales. Those who haven't heard of Tamworth will
never have heard of that. We are recent joiners who have been
reading
and absorbing your information. We actually live only about 60 - 70
Kms from both Phil Bramley and Alan Watt

We have a small olive grove - 200 trees with a mix of Manzanillo,
Kalimata, Paragon and a few Verdale, Mission, UC13A6 and Sevillano.
150 of the trees have been in the ground for 3 years, and 50 went in
last spring. As they include table olives we are interested in
methods of processing/recipes [NOT using caustic soda/lye]. Last
year
we got 8 kilos [mainly from the six Verdales] and tried a few
recipes,
but would like some sugestions from those with experience. This
year most varieties will have fruit - the Kalimatas are averaging
about 200 fruit a tree, Paragons have more, even the Manzanillo
have a good smattering and the Verdales have much more than last
year. I know we sound small compared to many growers, but that is
why we need help. Marketing suggestions would be also be appreciated.

Is there a similar group to this for winegrape growers, paticulary
small scale ones? We also have 900 vines and would like to hear how
others are doing.

Thanks for the anticipated help.

Fay and Stuart Webster
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