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<pre>Very dicey stuff indeed. I personally would stay well clear of the
'investment companies' in Olives.

It was interesting that no mention was made of the Barnea fiasco in New
Zealand and it was also very interesting that Olives Australia, who have
been in the business since 1974, was not mentioned.

I have spoken to Dr Michael Burr in Adelaide regarding his comments on the
new cultivation methods currently being trialled. His suggestion is hedgerow
style on trellising (like grapes) with spacing 3 x 2 metres. Trials have
only been conducted over the past 4 years and, as a scientist, he is very
cautious about results to date. I am currently planting a test plot (3-4
acres) according to that method and will see what comes of it.

Regards,

Phil
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