olive tree cultivation
Oct. 1, 2024
Egypt Aims for Significant Increase in Olive Oil Exports
Officials are developing a strategy to increase exports by expanding production.
Aug. 19, 2024
Buenos Aires Province Sees Significant Growth in Olive Oil Production
Farmers are betting on high-density olive groves and new mills to claim a bigger share of Argentina's production.
Aug. 7, 2024
Hazara’s Olive Oil Boom Lays Roadmap for Pakistani Sector
Systematic grafting and planting programs, new mills and efforts to educate farmers and millers have resulted in a rapid rise in production in one critical Pakistani region.
Jul. 24, 2024
Organic Olive Cultivation in Italy Continues to Expand
More than 6,000 hectares of olive groves were converted to organic agriculture in the last year as Italy inched closer to achieving European sustainability goals.
Jun. 15, 2024
Report Reveals Growing Number of Olive Producers in Northern Italy
Olive farming is shifting north in Italy as sustainability in a changing climate guides new ventures. Organic growing is also on the rise.
Jun. 3, 2024
Xylella-Resilient Groves Are the Future of Apulian Olive Oil
Farmers’ associations, researchers and institutions are teaming up to replant Xylella fastidiosa-resilient olive trees in Puglia.
May. 29, 2024 Business
May. 9, 2024 Production
Pioneering Producer Believes Intensive Olive Farming Is the Future in Lebanon
Apr. 16, 2024 News Briefs
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Jan. 29, 2024 Production
Jan. 16, 2024
IOC Leader Focuses on Expanding Cultivation, Fighting Climate Change
The International Olive Council director, Jaime Lillo, says the future of olive oil production lies beyond the Mediterranean.
Jan. 5, 2024
Experts Offer Pest-Control Tips for California's Hobby Growers
Hobbyists use organic practices to combat weeds and treat and prevent olive knot, yellow leaves, the olive fruit fly, peacock spot and Verticillium wilt.
Jan. 3, 2024
In South West France, Plans to Make More Olive Oil
Officials in Lot-et-Garonne plan to take advantage of the favorable climate and rich water resources to increase production.
Jan. 3, 2024
Pakistan Celebrates Foreign Investment, Local Culture at World Olive Day Gala
The event, held in the national capital, brought together farmers, consumers, foreign investors and government officials to educate, network and celebrate.
Jan. 3, 2024
Tuscany Announces Funds to Prevent Olive Grove Abandonment
The measures are meant to encourage growers to take care of abandoned olive trees in difficult terrains and maintain them to prevent wildfire and pest development
Jan. 2, 2024
Olives Bring Sustainable Development to Pakistan
Pakistan continues to deepen ties with Italy to bring the necessary hardware and technical knowledge to the fledgling olive oil sector.
Dec. 15, 2023
Meet the Start-Ups in Central Italy Reviving Abandoned Olive Groves
The startup Ager Oliva in Tuscany and the association Le Olivastre in Umbria are committed to restoring abandoned olive groves through adoption plans for citizens and companies.
Nov. 10, 2022
Azerbaijan President Inaugurates Country's Largest Olive Mill
The country's largest mill has been built ahead of an anticipated boom in table olive and olive oil production.
Nov. 9, 2022
Record Harvest in Herzegovina Heralds Expansion of Olive Growing in Western Balkans
Herzegovina produced 280,000 liters of olive oil. Officials plan to triple the amount of land dedicated to olive growing in the coming years.
Oct. 27, 2022
How Intensive Agriculture and Olive Cultivation Impact Soil Health
While intensive agriculture degrades soil health in seasonal crops, the same cannot be conclusively said about olives.
Sep. 29, 2022
Organic Olive Groves Continue to Flourish in Spain
Andalusia and Aragón experienced the most significant increases in organic olive cultivation.
Aug. 10, 2022
An Olive Tree Garden of Peace is Innagurated on Crete
The grove comprises 21 olive varieties from countries around the world. Its creators hope it fosters a sense of peace and community among olive-producing nations.
Aug. 1, 2022
Farmers in Ancient Olympia Are Restoring Olive Groves Destroyed in Last Year's Fires
Almost a year after devastating wildfires destroyed more than 400,000 trees in the region, the new Koroneiki plants represent a lifeline to the local community.
Jul. 11, 2022
Olive Farming Is Key to Saving the Forests of Balochistan
Officials and environmental activists believe olive farming and oil production could help prevent illegal logging in wild forests.
Jun. 22, 2022
One of the Oldest Examples of Nonnative Olive Cultivation Uncovered in Jordan Valley
Archaeological remains in the Central Jordan Valley show evidence of the oldest example of olives being farmed outside their naturally-occurring range.