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Oct. 3, 2023

Olive Oil Production Seen as Path to Revitalization in Tunisia's Gafsa Region

Phosphate production dominates the local economy, but the local population has not seen the benefits. Expansion of olive growing and oil production may provide a solution.

Oct. 3, 2023

California Olive Farmers Turn to Birds for Natural Pest Control

Olive farmers are boosting bird populations and biodiversity by creating and preserving bird-friendly habitats to help control pests.

Sep. 28, 2023

Regenerative Ag Practices Improve Profitability of Steep-Slope Olive Farms

After finding that soil health improved in abandoned steep-slope olive groves, researchers determined organic and regenerative farming could yield similar results.

Sep. 6, 2023

Award-Winning Greek Producer Nurtures Soil Health and Patrini Olives

Spiridon Anangnostopoulos of Ranis has used his expertise to create the ideal soil substrate for his olive trees, bringing a local olive variety out of obscurity.

Aug. 17, 2023

Europe Passes Controversial Measure to Restore Nature

The new law, approved with a razor-thin margin, requires member states to introduce measures to restore twenty percent of land and sea by 2030.

Aug. 15, 2023

Farms Facing Natural Constraints Play Key Role in European Agriculture

Farms facing natural challenges are less profitable than conventional ones but play a critical role in biodiversity and landscape preservation.

Aug. 10, 2023

Asphalt Made with Olive Oil Byproducts Used to Pave a Highway in Spain

Local officials said the experimental asphalt is more environmentally friendly to manufacture, safer for workers and could provide new revenue for producers.

Jul. 28, 2023

Record Temperatures, Wildfires Return to Mediterranean Basin

Many Southern Europeans and thousands of tourists are coping with the consequences of some of the worst wildfires suffered by the region in recent times.

Jul. 5, 2023

Promoting Biodiversity, Improving Soil Health Are Key to Tackling the Global Water Crisis

Researchers in Italy argue that building more reservoirs is insufficient to combat the global water crisis; solutions must be found throughout the hydrological cycle.

Jun. 28, 2023

Trade Group Highlights Sustainability at Manhattan Tasting Event

The North American Olive Oil Association sought to educate retailers, producers and consumers on the environmental advantages of olive oil production over other options.

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Jun. 13, 2023

European Bird Populations Threatened by Intensive Farming, Study Finds

Eliminating habitats and prey and the increasing use of fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides have contributed to the dramatic decrease in Europe’s birdlife.

Jun. 6, 2023

Record Temperatures Will Threaten Global Food Supply, Scientists Warn

The Mediterranean region is expected to experience extensive consequences of increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns.

May. 1, 2023

How the El Niño Will Affect Olive Growers

El Niño years increase the likelihood of above-average precipitation in the Americas and below-average precipitation in Australia and South Africa.

Apr. 3, 2023

Europe Cracks Down on Eco-Labels in Effort to Curb Greenwashing

The European Commission plans to ban new public eco-labels and allow member states to approve private eco-labels with higher standards than existing ones.

Mar. 2, 2023

Organic Farms Produce Less, but Are More Cost Effective, Study Finds

Researchers in Germany highlighted the difference between conventional and organic farming in terms of real costs and yields.

Feb. 16, 2023

Report: Climate, Environmental Degradation Threaten European Food Security

While there is no immediate food security threat in Europe, the report found that many different factors affect food production and could upset food availability.

Feb. 15, 2023

Andalusia Expand Efforts to Reduce CO2, Promote Biodiversity

The Andalusian government has partnered with SEO/BirdLife to reduce the region's carbon footprint by expanding the Olivares Vivos project.

Feb. 4, 2023

Europe Launches Initiative to Save Pollinators

The newly-proposed strategy aims at stopping the decline in pollinators by creating a ban on some pesticides and passing new agricultural measures.

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