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Jul. 16, 2019
Use of Dimethoate to be Banned in EU
The European Commission will not renew an earlier approval of the active substance dimethoate.
Sep. 21, 2018
In Greece, Olive Trees Suffer From Fruit Fly Infection Ahead of Harvest
The unstable weather of the past summer and the lack of resources to fight the fly are to blame for an ominous outlook.
Mar. 5, 2018
Will the 'Beast From the East' Affect Olive Groves?
As Europe was struck by an intense cold wave originating in Siberia, concerns arose among farmers.
Jan. 8, 2018 World
Oct. 17, 2017 Production
Jan. 3, 2017 Production
Dec. 2, 2016 Production
Aug. 31, 2016 Production
As Promising Harvest Nears in Italy, Favorable Conditions for the Olive Fruit Fly Too
May. 2, 2016
Concerns About Dimethoate Ban Among French Olive Growers
Following a ban on the use of the insecticide dimethoate in France, French olive growers are concerned about the risk of damage to olive trees by the olive fruit fly, and increasing production costs.
Feb. 1, 2016
Study on Fruit Fly Control Wins Research Award
A winning paper proposes on an efficient, economically viable, and environmentally friendly solution to an old problem.
Dec. 15, 2014
After the Olive Fruit Fly and Bacterial Blight, the Dreaded Starling
There is little relief in this "Black Year" for Italian olive oil with challenges seeming to come from every direction.
Nov. 3, 2014
This part of central Italy is famous for its quality oil grown on stony hillsides, but this year the olive fly has caused havoc in Umbria.
Nov. 3, 2014
Add France to Growing List of Poor Harvests
The olive fly enjoyed a mild winter in Provence this year, devastating crops and the region's prized olive oils.
Oct. 30, 2014
Umbrian Leaders Seek Action for 'Huge Damages' to Region's Growers
Umbria's olive oil production will suffer a dramatic loss, that in some areas could reach 80 percent.
Oct. 27, 2014
Umbrian Farmers Find Little to Celebrate
Umbrian farmers are in no mood to celebrate this year's dismal harvest. Many will simply leave the olives to rot on their trees.
Oct. 20, 2014
Croatian Olive Growers Face a Disappointing Harvest
The olive harvest has started earlier than usual in the Croatian olive-growing regions of Istria and Dalmatia, bringing disappointing yields.
Jan. 12, 2014
Oxitec Still Pursuing Trial Release of GM Olive Flies in Spain
A British biotech firm hopes a field trial of its modified fly will still go ahead despite recently withdrawing its application.
Nov. 5, 2013
Greek Olive Oil Production Down Fifty Percent
Weather and other natural conditions are being blamed for destroying crops during a critical point of the season.
Aug. 27, 2013
Spain Considers Trial Release of Genetically-Modified Olive Flies
Genetically-modified olive flies will be released in a Catalan olive grove if a field trial is approved in Spain.
Mar. 27, 2013
Latest Data on Weak Spanish Harvest
Spain dribbled out less than 49,000 tons of olive oil in February, about a third of its production last year.
Sep. 4, 2012
Europe Debates Use of Modified Olive Fly
Spainās crucial olive fly control program gets underway amid debate in wider Europe over whether to allow the use of genetically modified insects as pest control.
Sep. 4, 2012
Warm Weather's Ambiguous Effect on Olives
Warmer weather can serve as a natural pesticide for olive trees, but it will also cause a reduced olive oil production.
Oct. 17, 2011
Olive Fly Adds to Andalusian Woes
Lack of rain is not the only reason forecasts of another bumper year of olive oil production are viewed cautiously in Spain ā the olive fruit fly has reared its fearsome head earlier and in greater numbers.