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May. 28, 2021
Climate Change Is Altering the Nutrient Profiles of the World’s Crops
A new report shows a direct link between the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and the nutrient composition of the world’s most popular staple crops.
May. 20, 2021
Deforestation and Industrial Agriculture Spur Zoonotic Diseases, Study Finds
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research examines the association between the emergence of zoonotic diseases, forest clearance and monocultures.
Oct. 14, 2020
Challenges Await Growers As Mediterranean Basin Becomes Hotter and Drier
Erratic and unseasonable rainfalls will face olive growers in Italy, while farmers in Andalusia may no longer receive adequate chill hours as winter temperatures rise.
Sep. 8, 2020 News Briefs
Reforming Food Systems Crucial in Fight Against Climate Change, Report Finds
Aug. 31, 2020 News Briefs
E.U. Trade Commissioner Steps Down After Breaking Covid Rules
Aug. 12, 2020 Business
European Farmers Ask E.U. Not to Cut Agricultural Spending from New Budget
Jul. 30, 2020 News Briefs
Mar. 4, 2020 World
Feb. 21, 2020
Climate Change Is Transforming How Plants and Soil Interact
Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns can fundamentally transform microorganism communities in the soil. This, in turn, impacts plant growth and, potentially, crop productivity.
Feb. 19, 2020
Deadly Tomato Virus Confirmed at French Farm
The tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has already appeared in Spain, Italy, Germany, U.K., Netherlands, U.S. and Mexico.
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.
Oct. 23, 2019
Regenerative Agriculture Predicted to Be One of the Top Food Trends for 2020
A conservation and rehabilitation approach increasingly adopted by olive farmers is listed as one of the top food trends for the coming year.
Oct. 31, 2018
La Rioja Preserves Its Olive Heritage to Improve Production
The Government of La Rioja is engaged in a multi-year effort that pursues the recuperation and preservation of indigenous olive varieties in an effort to develop unique olive oils.
Aug. 10, 2017
Sustainable Management of Olive Groves Can Tackle Effects of Climate Change
A leading expert in fruit tree physiology, Cristos Xiloyannis, has been committed to developing sustainable olive growing techniques.
Jul. 5, 2017
Heat Wave Challenges Italian Olive Growers
A heat wave in Italy has caused concern among olive farmers. We asked some experts how to face this current challenge.
Oct. 25, 2012
An Interview with Maximiliano Arteaga Blanco
His young company has become an international benchmark offering services designed to help olive oil producers achieve the best quality.
Mar. 24, 2011
Conference in Italy Finds Modern Lessons in Ancient Farming
At the Accademia dei Georgofili in Florence, experts focused on a very distant age to address current agricultural challenges and threats to the environment.