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Sep. 6, 2022
Rainfall Will Dictate the Upcoming Harvest in Croatia
Rain or the lack thereof will decide how the olive growing season will go in Croatia, and whether oil prices will rise.
Aug. 29, 2022
Olive Oil Production in Portugal Set to Slump After Record Year
A combination of drought and many producers entering an ‘off-year’ will keep Portugal to around 100,000 tons of olive oil production in the 2022/23 season, according to the latest data.
Aug. 26, 2022
Croatian Olive Grower Innovates to Overcome Drought, Pests
From irrigating at night to covering developed fruit in kaolin clay, one Croatian producer is adapting to the country’s increasingly hot and dry summers.
Aug. 26, 2022 Production
Growers and Producers in Jaén Could Lose €1B Due to Poor Harvest
Aug. 26, 2022 Production
Initial Estimates Forecast 1M Tons of Olive Oil Production in Spain
Aug. 23, 2022 News Briefs
Aug. 18, 2022 Business
Aug. 18, 2022 News Briefs
Olive Growers in Extremadura Brace for 'Worst Harvest in History'
Aug. 16, 2022
French Olive Sector Anticipates 50 Percent Harvest Loss
Scorching summer temperatures and the region's prolonged drought have resulted in a significantly lower fruit set in France and a significantly smaller harvest.
Aug. 16, 2022
Challenges Abound for Spain’s Olive Oil Producers
High prices have buoyed the sector for much of the past year and a half, but rising production costs and persistent drought mean significant challenges lie ahead.
Aug. 10, 2022
Heatwave Could Curtail Olive Oil Production in Spain, Minister Warns
Along with a steep fall in the quantity of olive oil produced, some analysts are worried quality could decrease significantly too.
Aug. 10, 2022
Brussels Approves Plan to Use Treated Wastewater for Irrigation
Brussels has published new guidelines paving the way for the widespread use of treated urban wastewater in agriculture.
Aug. 4, 2022
Thousands of Olive Trees Destroyed by Wildfires in Tuscany
High temperatures, windy weather and dry soil served as a catalyst for the estimated 279 wildfires burning across the central Italian region.
Aug. 1, 2022
Climate Change Taking a Toll on Andalusian Olive Oil Production
Experts said farmers and producers must invest in modern irrigation infrastructure and prevent soil degradation to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Spanish producers.
Jul. 25, 2022
Unraveling the Mystery Behind Slovenia's Dramatic Fruit Drop
This time, the usual suspects were not responsible for the drying and falling of fruits.
Jul. 13, 2022
Olive Oil Production Expected to Decrease in Italy Due to Ongoing Drought
After a promising start to 2022, with plenty of blossoms on the olive trees, heat and dry weather have led to a significant fruit drop and a lower-than-expected harvest.
Jul. 11, 2022
Preliminary Estimates Suggest Significant Drop in California Production
The Olive Oil Commission of California, which represents 90 percent of the state’s production, said its members will produce 1.8 million gallons this crop year.
Jun. 27, 2022
Pakistani Government Launches Agricultural Development Program
The new government in Islamabad will continue previous olive growing projects as part of its initiative to modernize the agricultural sector.
Jun. 22, 2022
Northern Italy's Drought Continues to Worsen
Farmers’ associations estimate that crop yields will be significantly impacted as local authorities put limits on the amount of water available for irrigation.
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. 1, 2022
California’s Drought Expected to Worsen in 2022
Low levels of winter precipitation mean that reservoirs and groundwater sources will not be replenished. Officials said farmers will need to adapt.
May. 31, 2022
Report: Food System Reform Can Reverse Deforestation and Desertification
The United Nations report recommended shifting to regenerative agricultural techniques and eating more plant-based diets as effective reforms.
May. 26, 2022
Droughts Are More Frequent, Lasting Longer and Accelerating Water Shortages, U.N. Says
By 2030,700 million people will be at risk of displacement due to drought. Shifting to plant-based diets is among the solutions.