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Oct. 12, 2023
Another Poor Harvest in Andalusia Predicted
Low output in the worldās largest olive oil-producing region will continue to push prices higher.
Oct. 11, 2023
Small-Scale, Regenerative Farming Drives Quality for Maraviglia in Tuscany
Since 2019, the producer behind Agricola Maraviglia has found a symbiotic balance between nurturing the landscape and producing award-winning olive oil.
Oct. 11, 2023
Olive Farmers Find Creative Ways to Beat Labor Shortages as Harvest Begins
A teacher in Italy allows students to miss class to help with the harvest. A Croatian man's one-year prison sentence was delayed to let him harvest the family grove.
Oct. 11, 2023 Production
Oct. 11, 2023 Production
Oct. 3, 2023 News Briefs
Tunisian Producers Anticipate Production Rebound Despite Heat, Drought
Oct. 3, 2023 Production
Olive Oil Production Seen as Path to Revitalization in Tunisia's Gafsa Region
Oct. 3, 2023 Production
Oct. 3, 2023
California Olive Farmers Turn to Birds for Natural Pest Control
Olive farmers are boosting bird populations and biodiversity by creating and preserving bird-friendly habitats to help control pests.
Sep. 28, 2023
Olive Oil Production Expected to Fall Below 1M Tons in Spain
Anticipation of a second-consecutive poor harvest in the worldās largest olive oil producer means prices are likely to keep rising.
Sep. 28, 2023
Precise Irrigation Key to Long-Term Productivity
A drought-resistant crop, olives still need adequate watering. Researchers are optimizing irrigation to improve yield and quality.
Sep. 28, 2023
Regenerative Ag Practices Improve Profitability of Steep-Slope Olive Farms
After finding that soil health improved in abandoned steep-slope olive groves, researchers determined organic and regenerative farming could yield similar results.
Sep. 26, 2023
The Story Behind Starbucks Oleato
Starbucks shocked the world by putting olive oil in its coffees. Tommaso Asaro says it's just the beginning.
Sep. 26, 2023
A Successful Harvest in South Africa Amid Rolling Blackouts
Power cuts reached a few bleak milestones this year, but the country's producers were undeterred.
Sep. 25, 2023
Olive Farmers in Puglia Face Catastrophic Harvest After Autumn Storms
The damage to the southern Italian regionās olive trees is expected to drive up prices in the short term and lower production in future harvests.
Sep. 25, 2023
Nurturing Italian Cultivars in Olive Tree's Historic Home
Bustan El Zeitoun uses modern agricultural and milling practices while paying homage to Lebanonās ancient olive oil culture.
Sep. 25, 2023
Morocco's Olive Harvest Expected to Rebound, Despite Headwinds
Despite a hot and dry summer, recent rain has improved conditions, with more expected in the coming weeks. Officials expect production to improve compared to last year.
Sep. 19, 2023
Data Will Define Next 25 Years at California Olive Ranch, CEO Says
California Olive Ranch grew from a single olive farm to the largest producer in the United States. Now, the company plans to harness the power of data to keep growing.
Sep. 19, 2023
Training Young Farmers on Climate-Smart Practices in California
The Center for Land-Based Learning trains young farmers on olive growing and soil health.
Sep. 18, 2023
Storms in Greece Flood Olive Groves, Damage Trees
Heavy rain and hailstorms swept across Greece, damaging olive trees ahead of the upcoming harvest and raising concerns over the spread of disease.
Sep. 15, 2023
Using Effective Microbes to Boost Organic Olive Yields in New Zealand
Ross Vintiner, award-winning biodynamic olive farmer in New Zealand, believes that microbes are the future of farming.
Sep. 14, 2023
Organic Growers Rely on Traditional and New Natural Methods to Combat Fly
Sardines, horse urine and yeast are just a few of the ingredients used by organic olive farmers across the Mediterranean to protect their crops from the olive fruit fly.
Sep. 14, 2023
Syria Restricts Olive Oil Exports as Harvest Outlook Worsens
Olive oil production in Syria is expected to fall by 50 percent in the 2023/24 crop year. Authorities have banned exports to prevent price rises.