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Jun. 15, 2022
Researchers Identify Compounds to Stem the Spread of Verticillium Wilt
In a controlled experiment, researchers from the University of Córdoba reduced the development of the disease by 70 percent.
Jun. 8, 2022
Croatian Tech Company Produces Award-Winning EVOO for Gifting
Infobip, the first Croatian startup to be valued at $1 billion, produces its own olive oil to give to clients and employees.
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. 2, 2022 Business
In Turkey, Study Recommends Investments in Olive Farms Instead of Coal Mines
Jun. 2, 2022 Olive Varieties
Europe’s LIFE Resilience Project Offers Tools to Mitigate Spread of Xylella
May. 31, 2022 Producer Profiles
May. 23, 2022 Production
May. 23, 2022 News Briefs
Study Reveals Impacts of Climate Change on Spanish Olive Sector
May. 20, 2022
After 10 Successful Years Farming, Mother-Daughter Team Pivots to Oleotourism
The producers behind the Groves on 41 have parlayed award-winning production into a tourism operation focused on sustainable farming and cooking with olive oil.
May. 18, 2022
Producers Anticipate Another Bumper Crop in Uruguay
Excellent weather and the widespread adaptation of agricultural best practices mean Uruguayan producers expect a bountiful harvest once again.
May. 16, 2022
Olive Farmers in Alentejo Seek Sustainable Certification Label
The new initiative is meant to promote sustainable farming and milling practices. Participating farmers hope the certification will add value.
May. 6, 2022
Court Orders Halt to Coal Mining Operation in Turkey’s Olive Groves
A government regulation would have allowed companies to remove olive groves obstructing access to coal mines. However, the stop is only temporary.
May. 4, 2022
Andalusia Sees Low Incidence of Olive Moth Infestation
The Andalusian regional government has reported olive moth infestation levels of approximately half those recorded in the same period of last year.
May. 4, 2022
Europe Inaugurates Climate Dashboard for Olive, Grape and Wheat Farmers
The new dashboard will provide short-term weather and long-term climate data to help farmers plant new groves, anticipate future challenges and prepare better for pests and diseases.
Apr. 28, 2022
Protecting Olive Trees on the Island of Pag With Dry Stone Walls
One olive farmer on the Croatian coastal island is revitalizing olive trees by building an environment to protect and nurture them.
Apr. 11, 2022
Australian Producers Expect Another Excellent Harvest
Producers attribute their optimism to good weather, plenty of workers and more olive trees coming into production.
Apr. 6, 2022
Moroccan Producers Anticipate Near-Record Harvest
Olive oil production is expected to reach 200,000 tons for the second time in Morocco. Recently-planted olive trees and improved irrigation are partially responsible.
Apr. 6, 2022
Researchers Unveil the Latest Technologies to Help Harvest and Produce Olive Oil
Spanish researchers have worked to develop new technologies in response to what some of the industry's largest stakeholders said they needed most.
Apr. 6, 2022
Improving Olive Grove Biodiversity Helps Fight Xylella Fastidiosa and Climate Change
Scientists and farmers at the latest LIFE Resilience project workshop in Portugal discussed how nature and technology will shape the future of European olive growing.
Mar. 31, 2022
Farmers in New Zealand Optimistic Ahead of Harvest
New techniques, better pruning and benevolent weather are fueling big expectations for the upcoming olive harvest.
Mar. 31, 2022
Olive Farmers in Pakistan Seek Government Assistance to Scale Production
Some farmers in Pakistan are replacing traditional crops with olives, but need government subsidies to install irrigation systems and mill their fruits.
Mar. 29, 2022
Olive Farmers on Croatian Island Sue Local City Over Land Ownership
After Croatian independence in the 1990s, the land on which the farmers harvest the wild Lun olives was nationalized. Now 85 families are organizing to lease it back.
Mar. 23, 2022
A Croatian Agronomist’s Guide to Olive Tree Pruning
As the spring rapidly approaches, farmers enter a critical moment in the olive growing cycle. Pruning at the right time keeps the trees productive and healthy.