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Jun. 8, 2022
Report: Extreme Weather Events Are Getting Worse, Affecting Food Availability
The World Meteorological Organization warned that time is running out to prevent climate change from further negatively impacting global food security.
Jun. 2, 2022
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
The Middle Eastern country is also working to rejoin the International Olive Council, which would further develop the nascent sector.
Jun. 2, 2022
Studying Plant Reactions to Environmental Stressors Key to Sustainable Agriculture
New research into plants’ molecular response to mechanical stimulation sheds new light on their response to environmental stressors and development.
Jun. 1, 2022 N. America
May. 31, 2022 World
Report: Food System Reform Can Reverse Deforestation and Desertification
May. 25, 2022 Business
May. 20, 2022 Europe
Worsening Drought Conditions Predicted in Southern and Central Europe
May. 16, 2022 Business
Record Heatwave and Drought in Pakistan Threaten Crops and Olive Farming
May. 11, 2022
Syngenta CEO: Ukraine Crisis Calls for Shift Away from Organic Farming
Erik Fyrwald warned that focusing on following organic agriculture protocols instead of sustainable practices will exacerbate global food insecurity.
May. 9, 2022
NASA Climate Scientist Wins World Food Prize
Cynthia Rosenzweig was among the very first researchers who investigated the connections between climate change and agricultural output.
May. 1, 2022
Study: Multi-Year Droughts Will Significantly Impact European Agriculture This Century
In the last 250 years, droughts throughout Europe have been progressively worsening. A new study found prolonged droughts may become more severe than originally estimated.
Apr. 28, 2022
Chile’s Ongoing Drought Leads to Water Rationing in Santiago
Six millions residents in the capital are feeling the tangible effects of the 12-year drought. The rest of the country is not faring much better.
Apr. 27, 2022
U.N. Panel: Time Running Out to Prevent Worst Impacts of Climate Change
The latest report from the United Nations panel warned that more needs to be done to accelerate the trend of slowing emissions, especially in the agricultural sector.
Mar. 29, 2022
Umbrian Villages Steeped in Olive Oil Culture Promote New Tourism Initiative
Local olive varieties have been planted along a route that connects several villages steeped in olive oil-producing tradition.
Mar. 25, 2022
Warm Winter and Water Shortages Complicate Harvests for Some Italian Farmers
Olive growers hope that the warm winter does not lead to an early spring bloom followed by a late freeze, as happened in 2021.
Mar. 21, 2022
Italy Prepares to Sell 800 Farms to Young Farmers
Italy' aims to revitalize its aging agricultural sector by providing financing for young farmers to purchase land.
Mar. 16, 2022
Med-Gold Project Will Present New Climate Service Tool for Farmers This Month
An online conference is scheduled for March 29 and 30. Attendees will get the chance to see how early adopters are using the new climate services.
Mar. 3, 2022
Climate Change Threatens Steep-Slope Agriculture
The culturally and historically important role of steep-slope agriculture, including traditional olive groves, is threatened by increasingly arid climates and desertification.
Mar. 2, 2022
Spain and Portugal Request European Aid to Fight Ongoing Drought
The European agriculture commissioner responded that both countries must use national strategic plans to address climatic issues.
Feb. 23, 2022
U.S. Provides $1 Billion to Farmers to Fight Climate Change
The USDA is looking to promote the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and the advancement of carbon sequestration techniques in rural and forestry operations.
Feb. 23, 2022
Drought and Heat Cause Concern for Farmers Across Spain
Last January was the driest one in Spain since 1961, according to the national weather agency. Olive farmers worry about production losses as a result.
Feb. 18, 2022
Study: Climate Change Is Making Droughts More Frequent and Severe
Researchers are worried about the increasing phenomenon of co-occurring droughts, which are 10 times more likely now than in the previous century.
Feb. 16, 2022
Survey: 55 Percent of Consumers Prefer Sustainable Food Options
Consumers in developing countries showed the most rapid increase in sustainably made foods. Developed countries experienced more modest gains.