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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 Business
Pakistani Government Launches Agricultural Development Program
Jun. 22, 2022 Production
Jun. 2, 2022 Production
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
Jun. 1, 2022 N. America
May. 31, 2022 World
Report: Food System Reform Can Reverse Deforestation and Desertification
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.
May. 25, 2022
French Farmers Feel Impacts of Worsening Drought
A lack of rainfall last autumn and winter combined with low soil moisture and water levels means water restrictions are already being implemented across southern France.
May. 25, 2022
Drought Continues to Concern Growers in Chile
Chile will produce less olive oil this year than in the previous season but close to the five-year average.
May. 20, 2022
Worsening Drought Conditions Predicted in Southern and Central Europe
Water stress has already reduced expected winter crop yields in Italy and Spain. Exceptionally dry conditions are expected to continue for the next few months.
May. 18, 2022
WMO: Next Five Years Will Be Hotter than The Last Five
With the prospect of global temperatures exceeding the 1.5 °C threshold, major olive farming regions can expect less precipitation.
May. 16, 2022
Record Heatwave and Drought in Pakistan Threaten Crops and Olive Farming
The unprecedented heatwave also has caused glacial floods and power outages. Further temperature rises are expected.
May. 5, 2022
Drought Leads to Predictions of Weak Harvest in Argentina
The olive-harvesting season has started in Argentina, but farmers expect low yields and rising costs.
May. 3, 2022
Flash Droughts Are Happening More Quickly and Lasting Longer, Study Finds
Rising global temperatures and increasing atmospheric aridity are accelerating the trend of flash droughts, which can devastate agriculture.
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. 25, 2022
Heat, Drought Causing Forest Die-Offs Globally
Forests play a vital role in stabilizing the climate by regulating ecosystems and protecting biodiversity, but rising temperatures and drier weather are putting them at risk.
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. 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
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.