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Advice on Publications Available.The Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops
The following invitation has been received for those who may wish to join the AAIC:
The Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops (AAIC) cordially invites you to become a member of the Association to support the cause of new industrial crops and product development. AAIC is an international, non-profit educational and scientific organisation. Its activities include:
'We believe that through AAIC we can help provide a new sense of direction to agriculture. Agriculture is strategically vital to the welfare and national security of all people. However, over-concentration and overproduction in a relatively small number of food and feed crops have created global problems. Clearly, diversification in agriculture is of high priority. Diversification through the development and use of new or alternative crops and also finding new uses for existing crops offers one of the most promising economic alternatives. Such diversification would greatly assist in the revitalisation of the agricultural industry, and stimulate development of new markets and the full economic potential of agriculture globally.'
'To achieve globally adequate, environmentally and economically sound agricultural production, problems must be solved by the combined efforts of the agricultural industry, policy makers, as well as the consuming public. Urgent needs exist for appropriate cooperation among governments, improved legislation and trade agreements. There is also need for adequate funding of private and public research and development activities to attain full commercialisation of new industrial crops and products. We believe that AAIC can be a major educational force for strengthening agriculture and industry through research and development. Again we urge you to join forces and participate with us in this major undertaking.'
Subscriptions are $US25 per annum, with a subscription to Industrial Crops and Products (Volume 4 in four issues) $US60 (the 1995 non-member subscription is $US208): bank drafts on US banks, international money orders, etc. Mail to AAIC Treasurer, c/- US Water Conservation Laboratory, 4331 E. Broadway Rd, Phoenix, Arizona, 85040, US.
The AAIC also enquires of members their DIVISION of interest (Jojoba, Guayule and Rubber, Oilseeds, Kenaf & Fibres or General Crops and their AREA OF INTEREST (Production, Processing or Utilisation/Products).
Essential Oil Producers Association of Australia
An association has been formed for Australian producers of natural essential oils or allied plant extracts, with an intention to broaden the membership in future to include users of these products, as well. The objects of the association are to promote the production of these products, to facilitate the interaction of members, to provide a unified approach for the industry in industrial matters, government regulation and standards, and to assist with the coordination of research and the dissemination of research findings to members. It is expected that the publication of a newsletter will commence sometime in the future.
Enquiries can be directed to either of the following:
Mr Victor FuchesSpice Association of Australasia
Information can be sought from:Australian Olive Association
In our last issue we included a crop profile on olives prepared by Farnell Hobman of Primary Industries South Australia. We have recently received advice that an Australian Olive Association was formally established in May 1995 with all Australian states represented on the committee. The inaugural president is Les Parsons from Inverell, NSW.
For further information contact: The Australian Olive AssociationOlives Australia
Olives Australia is a specialist producer of olives and supplies planting material to nurseries and commercial growers. The company propagates 45 olive varieties which have been collected over a period of 21 years. These varieties represent some of the most productive oil and table varieties from Spain, Italy, Greece, USA, France and Israel.
The company conducts a periodic 'Olive Information Day'. The day features educational information, colour slide presentations from olive-growing regions throughout the world, tasting of Mediterranean cuisine and practical demonstrations to help growers and growers-to-be.
The next event will be held on October 8, 1995 and bookings are essential. The company also produces Olives Australia Newsletter and, on request, will supply an Olives Information Pack which contains olive fact sheets, varieties list, financial guide sheet and a copy of the Olives Australia Newsletter.
For further information contact:
Ray and Delphine Archer
Olives Australia
12 McGarva Road
Grantham QLD 4347 Australia.
Telephone (074) 66 1333
Mobile (018) 964 333
Facsimile (074) 66 1592.
Any claims made by authors in the Australian New Crops Newsletter are presented by the Editors in good faith. Readers would be wise to critically examine the circumstances associated with any claims to determine the applicability of such claims to their specific set of circumstances. This material can be reproduced, with the provision that the source and the author (or editors, if applicable) are acknowledged and the use is for information or educational purposes. Contact with the original author is probably wise since the material may require updating or amendment if used in other publications. Material sourced from the Australian New Crops Newsletter cannot be used out of context or for commercial purposes not related to its original purpose in the newsletter
Contact: Dr Rob Fletcher, School of Land and Food, The University of Queensland Gatton College, 4345; Telephone: 07 5460 1311 or 07 5460 1301; Facsimile: 07 5460 1112; International facsimile: 61 7 5460 1112; Email:
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