Feb. 28, 2020
E.U. Tenders for Private Storage Conclude
The fourth and final tender for private storage aid succeeded in withholding more stocks from the European olive oil market to ease pressure on prices.
Feb. 27, 2020
Coronavirus Epidemic Hits Italy's Agriculture Sector
The rising number of coronavirus infections across northern Italy has impacted every corner of the country's agriculture sector, from harvesting and production to tourism and exports.
Feb. 26, 2020
Croatia Wants Its Olive Farmers to Organize
The minister of agriculture said cooperatives would help the sector by allowing producers to benefit from financial support and other measures.
Feb. 26, 2020 Production
Drones Help Olive Farmers Target Treatments, Increase Profitability
Feb. 21, 2020 World
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Cooperative in Calabria Offers Much More Than Good Olive Oil
Jan. 27, 2020
Australian Producers Making Do Despite Bush Fires, Record Drought
In spite of a record drought and devastating bush fires, some large Australian producers are expecting close to an average production and high-quality oils in 2020.
Jan. 15, 2020
Hephaestion Was a Friend of Alexander's, but Not Cretan Producers'
Adverse weather conditions in Crete caused further damage to olive oil growers and producers.
Jan. 15, 2020
Where the World's Olives Live Side by Side
From a distance, this olive grove on the outskirts of Córdoba looks just like any other field. But it is home for more than 1,000 olive cultivars from 29 countries, from Iran to the Americas, passing through all of the Mediterranean Basin.
Jan. 13, 2020
Drought, Not Fire, Remains the Bane of Australian Olive Growers
Australia's olive growers have mostly been spared from the wildfires that have been ravaging the country. Persistent drought, however, continues to cause concern.
Jan. 10, 2020
New Year, Same Problems for Greek Olive Oil Producers
Olive oil production varied from area to area, but uniformity of low prices was a constant across all of Greece.
Jan. 10, 2020
Olive Oil Production, Exports Smash Records in Uruguay
In 2019, Uruguay quadrupled its olive oil production relative to the previous year. As trees come into maturity, production is likely to continue trending upwards.
Jan. 6, 2020
Sixty tons of olives were harvested in Oman between August and December.
Jan. 2, 2020
"Olio di Puglia" PGI is entered in the register of protected geographical indications
Jan. 2, 2020
Portugal May Be the Third-largest Olive Oil Producer by 2030
Investments in high-density groves and modern mills are driving Portugal's rise among olive oil producers.
Dec. 20, 2019
Researchers Develop Early Warning System for Citrus Plant Disease
The new method detects salivary sheafs left by the infecting vectors on the plant, which then allows farmers to determine whether the trees have been infected before they begin to show symptoms of the citrus greening disease.
Dec. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production in Italy to Exceed Original Estimates
The latest figures from Ismea, in collaboration with Unaprol, show Italy’s olive oil production is expected to exceed 300,000 tons this year.
Dec. 13, 2019
New Study Tracks Populations and Movements of Major Xylella Carrier
Tracking spittlebug movements throughout their lifespan, researchers have made recommendations to help curb the spread of the pest.
Dec. 11, 2019
Argentine Producers Await Word on Export Policies As Harvest Nears
Producers in Argentina are expecting a better harvest this year as they look to a new government to spur more exports.
Dec. 9, 2019
Researchers Will Meet to Discuss Xylella and Climate Change in Madrid
The December 12 forum will focus on current research and containment efforts in Spain and how climate change is impacting the spread of the pathogen.
Dec. 5, 2019
Stewardship and Excellence at García de la Cruz
Five generations of the García de la Cruz family have a hand in their award-winning brand from La Mancha.