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 Business
Court Orders Halt to Coal Mining Operation in Turkey’s Olive Groves
May. 4, 2022 News Briefs
May. 4, 2022 Production
Europe Inaugurates Climate Dashboard for Olive, Grape and Wheat Farmers
Apr. 28, 2022 Producer Profiles
Protecting Olive Trees on the Island of Pag With Dry Stone Walls
Apr. 11, 2022 Producer Profiles
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.
Mar. 23, 2022
How the Climate Makes and Breaks One Award-Winning Producer’s Harvest
The family behind Turinela Farm believes the climate in Istria is perfect for producing award-winning olive oil. However, extreme weather is their biggest obstacle.
Mar. 21, 2022
Italy Prepares to Sell 800 Farms to Young Farmers
Italy' aims to revitalize its aging agricultural sector by providing financing for young farmers to purchase land.
Mar. 17, 2022
Italian Olive Farmers Have Until End of March to Claim New Funds
€30 million has been reserved for the expansion of existing groves, planting of new trees and investments in production efficiency.
Mar. 16, 2022
How a Practical Joke Led to Award-Winning Olive Oil
On a whim, two cousins from Zagreb started growing olives 15 years ago. Now, they are entering the NYIOOC once again and hoping for Gold.
Mar. 11, 2022
New Regulation in Turkey Permits Olive Tree Removals for Coal Mining
The regulation is meant to boost Turkish energy security. However, the country’s national olive oil association is already appealing the decision.
Mar. 8, 2022
Wildfires Are Becoming More Frequent and Intense Globally, Researchers Find
Olive farmers in the Mediterranean basin are among those at the highest risk of increasing and more intense wildfires.
Mar. 7, 2022
Report: Climate Change Will Dramatically Reduce Tunisian Olive Oil Production
The National Observatory for Agriculture estimated that olive oil production may decrease by up to 70 percent if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate.
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.