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<pre>>All major
> horticultural and other agricultural industries in Australia have a
production
> levy to support organisational structures and fund R&D. If we don't
establish a
> levy system, we will continue to feel our way in the dark. If we do, we
send a
> clear message to Government and research funding organisations that we are
> investing in the future of the industry, and they will find it mush easier
to do
> the same.

Damien

The Australian Olive Association is supporting R & D via the DROVA
(Development and Registration of Olive Varieties in Australia) fund. The
DROVA fund is seeking voluntary contributions from those in the industry
(and elsewhere) to the initial tune of $A75000 for the first stage of
research. They are seeking 100 contributions of $A750 and so far have 19.
People investing in this fund will be known as The Foundation Hundred.

Contributors can send monies to The DROVA Fund c/o The Treasurer, AOA, Box
395, Pendle Hill, NSW,2145. More information can be found via
www.australianolives.com.au/

Regards
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