CONSULTANCY

" The Olive Industry is growing at a staggering $14.4 million a year. ... An important aspect is the right temperature range with the right varieties to give a good fruit set."
- The Mercury (14/7/98).

This means that a good consulting service to olive growers is vital .

With his vast experience gained over 6 years, Leon Hennessy is able to offer a comprehensive consulting service to existing and prospective olive growers.

"With all the hyperactivity in the Olive Industry, a lot of new companies are popping up. There are all sorts of people looking to be part of the planting boom - and - a lot of them don't have the knowledge or experience."

Increasing the knowledge of your site reduces the risk involved and can ensure that there is a perfect match between climate, soil characteristics and plant variety, if at all possible.

Some varieties can be successfully grown in what many would regard as marginal areas. The authority on Australian Climatic Zones, Professor Henry Nix has prepared a growing climatic zone map of Australia. Broad climatic zones only take into account temperature, radiation and moisture. They do not take into account aspect and soil type which greatly influence the choice of olive varieties that will be successful on your land.

This is where an experienced consultant can reduce the risk and help you succeed.

Leon has completed the CRC Soil & Land Management Group course by the Adelaide University and is accredited to perform soil surveying.

Contact the experienced consultant, Leon Hennessy for analysis and advice on soil and irrigation profiling, varietal selection, planting techniques and other matters relating to the Olive Industry.