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Jan. 16, 2013

Casas de Hualdo: The Most Beautiful Olive Grove in the World

Observed from any of the hills surrounding the mill, Case de Hualdo looks like the illustration of a very lovely picture postcard.

Dec. 31, 2012

Pakistan to Plant 4 Million Olive Trees

Pakistan has announced plans to plant four million olive saplings in the country’s northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Dec. 28, 2012

Iran Produced 47,000 Tons of Olive in 2012

Iran produced about 28,000 tons of canned olives this year, while olive oil production stood at 3,200 tons.

Nov. 9, 2012

Going Organic in Andalusia

On a recent, very rainy trip to Andalusia I visited Almazara Caseria de la Virgen, an organic olive farm and mill near Alomartes.

Oct. 31, 2012

Origins of Georgia’s Newborn Olive Oil Industry

It may have been a perfect convergence of conditions that led to the beginning of Georgia’s new olive oil industry.

Oct. 26, 2012

Hojiblanca

The Hojiblanca varietal is capable of adapting to extremes in which other varietals cannot always guarantee their own survival.

Oct. 26, 2012

Spanish Olive Oil Under Constant Threat from Climate Change

Spanish olive oil production has doubled in the last ten years, but climate change may mean a setback for the global production leader.

Oct. 24, 2012

Cyprus Celebrates the Olive Tree

On the outskirts of Cyprus’ charming and historic village of Anogyra, Cypriots set aside one day each year to celebrate the olive tree.

Oct. 15, 2012

Olive Farming in India’s Rajasthan Rolls On

In it's fourth year, an olive cultivation project in Rajasthan, India is progressing nicely with oil yield testing within the target range.

Oct. 11, 2012

More Organic Olive Groves in Andalusia

In 2011 there were 21 percent more organic olive groves than the previous year in the world's leading olive oil production region.

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Oct. 3, 2012

Olive Oil Production on Fuerteventura Shows Early Signs of Promise

Although better known as a tourist destination, the Canary island of Fuerteventura is making its mark on the extra virgin olive oil market.

Oct. 2, 2012

Olive Cultivation Begins in Pakistan with Italy's Help

The government of Pakistan, with technical and financial help from Italy, is supporting initiatives for olive cultivation in the country.

Oct. 1, 2012

Crisis Spawns Investments in Olive Groves

As young people in Greece turn to their family properties, olive groves are suddenly considered a secure investment.

Sep. 25, 2012

Indian State of Punjab Gears up for Olive Cultivation

India’s leading agricultural state has received an official go-ahead to introduce olive cultivation across the state in a planned manner.

Sep. 4, 2012

Europe Debates Use of Modified Olive Fly

Spain’s 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.

May. 20, 2012

Michelle Obama Awarded a 1,400 Year-Old Olive Tree

First Lady Michelle Obama will be awarded with a 1,400 year-old olive tree named "La Regina" in Salento for her commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

May. 20, 2012

Saragossa to Host Seminar on Mediterranean Olive Sector

The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Saragossa and the International Olive Council (IOC) will organize a seminar on the present and future of the Mediterranean olive sector.

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