A SIGNIFICANTLY higher yield is tipped for the Boundary Bend olive grove at Boort as picking gets underway.

Cobram Estate expects the delayed 2023 harvest will take two months.

Joint CEO Leandro Ravetti said cool and wet weather spring conditions meant the full bloom period in November took place 10 days later than historical average leading to a delay in fruit development and the start of oil accumulation.

“Cooler than average temperatures during autumn, particularly late in March and early in April did not allow the oil accumulation to reach historical average levels despite the decision to start harvest a week later than normal,” he has told investor.

“Analysis of samples from different varieties and management areas currently indicates that the oil accumulation this season is likely to be approximately 15 per cent lower than historical average.

“At this point there are no meaningful fruit volume indicators although this financial year is still expected to deliver a significantly higher yielding olive crop compared with 2021-2022.”

Harvesting at Boort has the new $22 million processing plant in operation for the first time.

Cobram Estate’s latest statement to the Australian Stock Exchange says that grove input costs were about 10 per cent lower than internal budgets.

“This is predominantly due to the combination of less water application with the cooler and wetter than average season, and softening of costs, particularly in relation to water,” the company said.,

“The company is expecting key grove input costs such as water, fertilizer, and electricity to remain soft into 2023-2024.

“Sales for the March 2023 quarter have been strong.

“Packaged goods sales for the quarter were higher than each of the September and December 2022 quarters in both the Australian and the USA operations,” Cobram Estate said.

Shares in Cobram Estate were trading at $1.35 on Tuesday.

Delivering

Inglewood and Districts Health Services would like to share with the Community an expansion of its services.

Inglewood

Cindy and Daryl will be available to answer questions

Delivering better care

With restoration works completed, Korong Vale Mechanics’ Institute Hall is again hosting functions. Gary Yorston, Frieda Godfrey and Ruby Yorston attended last week’s gathering in the hall.

Show assembles organising team

THE community has stepped forward after a call for more volunteers by Boort Agricultural and Pastoral Society.

The response means the town’s annual show has a full team to organise the popular event.

“We are so excited to have new members,” said president Madeleine Scott.

“And that means we are forging ahead and the show is shaping up nicely.”

Joining the organising team this year are Sharon Pickering, Jess Lee, Lois Mitch- ell, Kelly Henderson Jane Hosking, Grace Hosking and Sohpia Harrington.

“I would like to thank our committee Kelly Hird, Al and Amanda Wilson, Greg and Tammy Boyd, Stacey Streader, Sue Gould, Marj Potter, Isabelle and Ken Loader, Maree Stringer, Molly Meadows and Sam Isaac,” Madeleine said.

Heath Saunders will again organiser the truck show at October’s event.

“We are so pleased to have the show up and running for another year,” she said.

Gauges finish month above average

RAINFALL up to double monthly averages has been recorded in Loddon towns for April.

The biggest fall was in Inglewood where 65.6mm fell for the month, including 18.6mm on April 13. The early break in that district was twice the normal fall.

Boort received its highest daily rainfall of 24.2mm over a 48-hour period on

April 17 and finished with a monthly total of 49.6mm while Wedderburn tipped 48.8mm from its official gauge.

Other official district rainfall totals included Mincha with 46.8mm, Prairie West 56.8mm, Dunolly 56.4mm and Charlton 45.4mm.

Almost half the Prairie West total fell on April 16.

Tuesday 23rd May Wedderburn Community House 11:30 am- 12 pm

Inglewood and Districts Health Services would like to share with the Community an expansion of its services.

IDHS will now be providing the following services

Thursday 25th May Inglewood IGA 10 am- 11 am

Personal Care

Friday 26th May

Meals on Wheels

Home Maintenance

Social Support Group

Social Support Individual

If you would like to find our more about the services or employment opportunities in this area please phone Daryl Rowley - Community and Home Support Team Leader on 0354 317006

Daryl Rowley - Community and Home Support Team Leader on 0354 317006

Contact us 3 Hospital St, Inglewood VIC 3517 http://www.idhs.vic.gov.au admin@idhs.vic.gov.au (03) 5431 7000