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Native bug threatens to destroy olive industry

Published 26 August 2024, 8:27 am
Drought in southern Europe has sent olive oil prices skyrocketing around the world. While a productive local industry has shielded Australia from those overseas price shocks, there are fears the spread of a native bug could cause significant damage to crops this growing season.
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