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Dec. 10, 2024
Regenerating Soil Helps Tackle Water Crisis, Experts Say
Specialists suggest agronomic plans to improve organic fertility, limit erosion and save water.
Dec. 2, 2024
Dry Heat Followed by Torrential Rain Curb Croatian Yields
The extreme weather swings from summer to autumn in Croatia resulted in low levels of oil accumulation but did not compromise quality.
Nov. 20, 2024
Drought and Warm Winter Lead to Sharp Decline in Sicily's Harvest
While yields remain within the norm, producers across Sicily anticipate significantly lower olive oil production.
Nov. 7, 2024
Harvest in Greece Runs Into Early Problems
The ongoing drought battering southern Greece threatens to reduce this year's expected olive oil yield of around 240,000 tons.
Nov. 7, 2024
Turkish Producers Set for Bumper Harvest
In the best-case scenario, officials anticipate a record-breaking harvest of 475,000 tons. However, a lack of rain could curtail the final yield.
Oct. 7, 2024
Production in Italy Set for Sharp Decline, Down One-Third
Heat and drought in the south, combined with an āoff-year,ā have resulted in a 30 percent decline in olive oil production in Italy.
Aug. 9, 2024 Production
Italyās Severe Drought Damages Olive Trees Ahead of Harvest
Jul. 1, 2024 Production
May. 27, 2024 News Briefs
Improved Water Efficiency Paramount to Future of California Farmers, Officials Say
Feb. 5, 2024 Production
Agricultural Groups Call on Spanish Government to Step Up Climate Change Response
Jan. 29, 2024 Business
Experts Predict Bigger Swings Between Wet and Dry Years in California
Dec. 21, 2023
Climate Extremes, Economic Pressures Dampen 2023 Harvest, Survey Finds
Olive oil producers gave the 2023 harvest a dismal rating in terms of yields and quality.
Dec. 14, 2023
Tightening Water Regulations in California May Spur Olive Cultivation
While irrigated olive groves still use plenty of water, increasingly strict prohibitions, especially in the San Joaquin Valley, may carve out a new niche for dryland olive groves.
Nov. 20, 2023
Insurance Needs for Olive Growers Change with Climate
The cost of covering olive groves is rising as climate change makes Europe increasingly hot and dry. Farmers can adopt some technology to help.
Oct. 3, 2023
Tunisian Producers Anticipate Production Rebound Despite Heat, Drought
Officials estimate olive oil production will be 200,000 to 220,000 tons as the harvest gets underway in Tunisia.
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. 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.
Apr. 4, 2023
Water Efficiency, Sustainability Must Go Hand in Hand in the Olive Grove
Researchers say a sustainable and innovative approach to olive farming is the only way to cope with a changing climate.
Apr. 4, 2023
Drought Expected to Hit Europe Again, Scientists Warn
Dry weather is expected to persist in much of Europe throughout the summer, especially in the central and Mediterranean regions.
Mar. 20, 2023
Despite Drought, Anticipation of A Promising Olive Harvest in Chile
Producers expect a better olive harvest than last year but worry about inflation and the impact of rising prices on demand.
Mar. 6, 2023
Rain and Snow Across California Too Late for Slumping Olive Oil Production
While the significant snowfall means most of the state has escaped extreme drought, production is still expected to fall to a four-year low.
Feb. 20, 2023
Recent Rain and Snow Not Enough to Break Italyās Drought
Scientists say more needs to be done to adapt, from wastewater recycling to planting less water-intensive crops.
Feb. 4, 2023
Catalonian Producers Warn of Worst Season in 15 Years
Catalonian producers warn that olive oil production in the region will be even lower than previously expected and that major price increases may ensue as a result.
Jan. 17, 2023
Food Crisis Looms as Pakistan Announces Recovery Strategy
The high level of inflation, natural disasters, and national debt has cause Pakistan to seek international aid.
Dec. 13, 2022
In JaƩn, Olive Oil Production Collapse Worse Than Expected
New surveys indicate that overall yield in the JaƩn region could fall below the lowest reported tonnage in a century.