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Sep. 8, 2020
Authorities Investigate New Olive Tree Pathogen in Northeast Italy
The Venetian regional government has teamed up with farmers and researchers to find the cause of an ongoing outbreak
Aug. 31, 2020
Mounting Concerns in Greece as Harvest Nears
The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and persistently low olive oil prices remain the biggest worries for producers.
Aug. 21, 2020
Spain's Farmers Welcome Low Harvest Forecasts
An official for one of Spainās main agricultural unions argues that steadily rising global consumption paired with a decrease in production may lead to more demand for Spanish olive oil and cause prices to rise.
Aug. 17, 2020 Olive Varieties
Researchers Test New Olive Varieties to Improve Sustainability
Aug. 10, 2020 Opinions
Jul. 29, 2020 News Briefs
Applying Crushed Rock to Croplands Reduces Atmospheric CO2, Study Finds
Jul. 20, 2020 News Briefs
JaƩn Launches Initiative to Increase Sustainability, Profitability
Jul. 6, 2020 News Briefs
Jun. 29, 2020
Production Declines Again in Argentina
While some producers simply entered an off-year in 2020, others had trouble finding workers to harvest their olives. Low global olive oil prices have also made production less profitable for all in the sector.
Jun. 24, 2020
Spain Bets on Biorefineries to Find New Revenue for Small Producers
Olive oil producers and researchers are working to bring biorefineries to rural producers in Andalusia. The goal is to supplement revenues while making mills more sustainable.
Jun. 23, 2020
Hot Weather Reduced Olive Oil Quality and Yield in Small Study
Science may provide the answer to the consequences of global warming on olive trees to find cultivars with built-in tolerance to temperature extremes.
Jun. 23, 2020
Italian Agriculture Official Applauds NYIOOC Winners
Undersecretary for Agricultural Policies Giuseppe L'Abbate said Italy's award winners were in his thoughts as he works on policies to help quality producers.
Jun. 18, 2020
South African Producers Share Realities of Harvesting During Lockdown
Even with ongoing water shortages and the challenge of working during a lockdown, growers anticipate a good harvest.
Jun. 17, 2020
Egyptian EVOO Pioneer Sets Gold Standard
Wadi Food has led the way for Egyptian olive oil producers. In spite of the difficulties of producing high-quality oil in the country's Western Desert.
Jun. 17, 2020
Xylella Update: Spread Continues in Southern Italy Amid Calls for Swift Action
With the bacteria spreading beyond predictability, an evolving patchwork of strategies aim to identify and contain outbreaks.
Jun. 16, 2020
Abandoned Farm Auctions Attract a New Generation of Italian Farmers
A program that provides incentives to establish new businesses in abandoned Italian farmlands has enticed young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Jun. 16, 2020
An Olive Harvest in Peru Amid Sweeping Changes
Peruvian producers expect a 50-percent-lower yield this year while the Covid-19 pandemic increases consumption and changes in the sector abound.
Jun. 15, 2020
Relief Program Waves Social Security Contributions for Italian Farmers
The exemption is part of a broader effort to promote entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.
Jun. 10, 2020
āOlio Lucanoā from Basilicata Set for PGI
The Protected Geographical Indication āOlio Lucanoā has been registered and published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Jun. 9, 2020
Pandemic, Drought Slow Chilean Harvest
Chile's worsening coronavirus outbreak has added to the challenges facing producers who nevertheless remain optimistic about the quality of their harvests.
Jun. 5, 2020
Unusual Spring Heat Brings Early Problems for Greek Farms
A heatwave during the critical flowering stage was enough to raise concerns among growers for their expected yields.
Jun. 5, 2020
USDA Predicts Global Olive Oil Production To Decrease Again
The United States Department of Agriculture predicts that global olive oil production will fall by nearly three percent, to 3.03 million tons, in the 2020/21 crop year.
May. 27, 2020
Experts Warn of Severe Olive Moth Attack in JaƩn
Experts in the fields in the Spanish region have detect a never-seen-before presence of the olive moth.