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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 Opinions
Nov. 3, 2014 Production
Oct. 30, 2014 Production
Umbrian Leaders Seek Action for 'Huge Damages' to Region's Growers
Oct. 27, 2014 Production
Oct. 20, 2014 Production
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.
Jan. 26, 2011
California Agriculture Magazine's Spotlight on Olive Oil
Sparked by huge changes in the California olive industry in recent years, California Agriculture magazine devoted an issue to olive oil production and quality factors.
Oct. 29, 2010
French Olive Oil Producers Going Organic
Jean Marie Guerin says he's lucky to be isolated from other orchards. "My domaine is right out in the country, far from any pollution. I donāt have as many flies as the other growers.ā
Sep. 8, 2010
Aid for Andalusian Olive Farmers Battling Fruit Fly
One of the olive groveās worst enemies, the insect could cause millions of euros of losses if not combated before the next harvest, which begins in December.