<table border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing="0"><tr><td>
<pre>>I agree with Phil Bramley that, currently, the real revolution is in olive
>tree plantings (and a no less dramatic increase in the number of olive
>investment advisors, olive experts etc). However I remain optimistic that
>the revolution is sustainable. As a model we have a very successful wine
>industry - where the same cautionary notes are being sounded by the same
>industry leaders that are planting even more vines!


Craig,

An interesting and optimistic comparison, olives and wine. As an olive and
wine grape grower in the Hunter Valley I am a little sceptical about just
how big the potential market is, and would point out that once you have
found a wonderful EV oil, you will buy a bottle, not a case.

Sure, we have a viable wine industry, but how is the Ostrich industry these
days?

Regards,

Mike Wilson.
</pre>
</td></tr></table>