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Jan. 17, 2022
European Bank Provides New Funds for Olive Growing and Irrigation Projects in Tunisia
The combined €55 million in funding comes as officials in the Italian olive oil sector call on the European Commission to end its duty-free import quotas from Tunisia.
Dec. 18, 2021
Catalonia Pledges €1M to Filomena Recovery, Rejects Most Aid Requests
Local olive farmers are angry after 65 percent of applications for recovery aid were rejected. They argue the authorities are underestimating long-term damage.
Dec. 15, 2021
Biodiversity Project Expands Beyond Spain
More than 750 Mediterranean olive farmers across four countries have applied to join the Olivares Vivos project, which succeeded in increasing biodiversity in Andalusian olive groves.
Nov. 30, 2021 Production
Egypt Expects Lower Production After Extreme Weather Damages Groves
Nov. 30, 2021 Production
Award-Winning Producer Says Croatians Need to Return to Their Traditional Roots
Nov. 29, 2021 World
Spanish Scientists Advance Understanding of Devastating Olive Disease
Nov. 22, 2021 Production
Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion
Nov. 1, 2021 Producer Profiles
Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World
Oct. 26, 2021
Puglia Warns Farmers of Ineffective Xylella Fastidiosa Cures
Members of the regional balance commission said no product on the market can cure the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria, which continues to hurt producers across the region.
Oct. 26, 2021
As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers
From broken bones to poisonous bites, there is plenty of inherent danger when harvesting olives. Eye injuries are among the most prevalent in Croatia’s olive groves.
Sep. 30, 2021
At Cape Schanck Olive Estate, Weekend Getaway Grows Into Lauded Brand
Over 15 years, Stephen and Sui Tham turned their retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life into a multi-award winning olive oil brand.
Sep. 29, 2021
Book Lays Out Best Practices for Olive Oil Production in Greece
In his third book, Vasilios Frantzolas dispels production myths still prevalent in Greece.
Sep. 17, 2021
Rehabilitating Olive Trees in Aragón to Stem Spain’s Rural Exodus
Apadrina un Oliva has put the area’s abandoned olive trees up for adoption. The result has handed a lifeline to the town and its residents.
Sep. 2, 2021
Weakened Gulf Stream Will Have Major Impact on European Agriculture, Scientists Predict
Weakening ocean currents will likely increase incidences of extreme weather events, researchers warn, particularly in the Mediterranean Basin.
Apr. 5, 2021
Puglia Invests in Early Detection of Olive Tree Diseases and Pests
The agritech startup Elaisian has raised $1 million in its latest fundraising round to expand a program that helps farmers identify and manage pest risks.
Oct. 27, 2020
Italian Farmers Want Something Done About Wild Boars
With the number of wild boars in Italy doubling in the last ten years to two million, farmers' groups are calling again for a comprehensive plan to deal with an old and growing problem.
Sep. 21, 2020
Climate Change Transforming Europe's Agriculture, Report Finds
Crops like apricots and nectarines typical in the south are beginning to appear in northern regions, while in Mediterranean regions, tropical weather is hitting vineyards and olive groves.
Aug. 10, 2020
Seeing the Olive Tree as a Living Being
Beware the mistakes in growing strategies when the olive tree is treated as a machine.
Jun. 16, 2020
Abandoned Farm Auctions Attract a New Generation of Italian Farmers
A program that provides incentives to establish new businesses in abandoned Italian farmlands has enticed young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Jun. 5, 2020
Unusual Spring Heat Brings Early Problems for Greek Farms
A heatwave during the critical flowering stage was enough to raise concerns among growers for their expected yields.
May. 11, 2020
Sales Slump, Drought, Hit Already Struggling Sicilian Farmers
Sicilian farmers struggle with drought and a severe sales slump as consumers move to cheaper, imported oil blends, leaving premium local EVOOs on grocery shelves.
May. 7, 2020
Experts: Sustainable Farming Will Play Key Role in Post-Pandemic World
The population's priorities will shift in a post-coronavirus world, demanding ethical and sustainable production from farmers and distributors in the years ahead.
Feb. 26, 2020
Drones Help Olive Farmers Target Treatments, Increase Profitability
Using drones, multi-spectral cameras and remote sensors, olive farmers can make accurate nutrient predictions, target phytosanitary treatments and more precisely apply fertilizers and irrigation.