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Sep. 16, 2024

Invasive Sheep Devastate Olive Groves in Eastern Spain

Over the past 50 years, invasive species like the Barbary sheep have rapidly increased in both population and range, leading to more frequent interactions with agriculture.

Sep. 12, 2024

Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy

Farmers are concerned about widespread and unexplained instances of immature olives falling in Frantoio groves. Extreme weather is thought to be the cause.

Sep. 9, 2024

Slovenian Cooperative Focuses on Phenol Levels

Danijel Stojković Kukulin believes the high-phenolic segment of the olive oil market will continue to grow as he pushes his production to new heights.

Aug. 19, 2024

The Many Values in Recovering Abandoned Olive Groves in Tuscany

Fil Bucchino, Andrea Pagliai and Gionni Pruneti produce extra virgin olive oil from recovered trees to benefit communities and the environment.

Aug. 19, 2024

Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer

The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties.

Aug. 13, 2024

Spanish Growers Eye Indian Market for Table Olives

A report emphasizes catering to local consumer preferences to capitalize on India's rapidly expanding economy and demand for healthy foods.

Aug. 11, 2024

Social Media Users Unimpressed With Spain's Olive Oil Tax Cut

Consumers contended that eliminating the value-added tax for olive oil did not result in a significant price drop in supermarkets.

Aug. 9, 2024

Italy’s Severe Drought Damages Olive Trees Ahead of Harvest

The country's major olive-growing regions are hit by heatwaves and drought. Production is anticipated to fall to historic lows.

Aug. 7, 2024

Open Source AI Model Accurately Predicted Olive Oil Prices

The model accurately predicted olive oil price movements and timing while it was developed in 2017 and 2018. Its creator said its scientific basis remains valid and released it publicly.

Aug. 7, 2024

Hazara’s Olive Oil Boom Lays Roadmap for Pakistani Sector

Systematic grafting and planting programs, new mills and efforts to educate farmers and millers have resulted in a rapid rise in production in one critical Pakistani region.

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Aug. 7, 2024

Researchers Identify 30 New Olive Varieties in Aragón

Further investigation is underway to determine the varieties’ characteristics and identify whether any could be used to produce olive oil on a commercial scale.

Jul. 30, 2024

Tunisian Quality on The World Stage

Tunisian extra virgin olive oil brands earned 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, capping off a successful harvest in the country.

Jul. 29, 2024

Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey

Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.

Jul. 29, 2024

Researchers Introduce AI Tool to Help Olive Farmers Predict Harvest Timing

Using machine learning to analyze a range of data points from model farms, researchers were able to predict the timing of the olive harvest with 90 percent accuracy.

Jul. 29, 2024

Olive Trees on Corfu Face Threat from Wood-Eating Insects, Experts Rule Out Xylella

A lab in Athens ruled out Xylella fastidiosa as the cause of the dieback in central and northern Corfu groves.

Jul. 24, 2024

Organic Olive Cultivation in Italy Continues to Expand

More than 6,000 hectares of olive groves were converted to organic agriculture in the last year as Italy inched closer to achieving European sustainability goals.

Jul. 23, 2024

The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Morocco’s Olive Oil Sector

While investments are being made to promote quality and climate resilience, some policies are hurting local consumption and inhibiting value-added production.

Jul. 20, 2024

Umbria Blazes the Trail of Year-Round Oleotourism

Traditionally confined to the harvest season, producers, restaurateurs and tourism officials in Umbria are working to turn extra virgin olive oil into a year-round attraction.

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