Puglia (Apulia) / page 5
Oct. 27, 2021
Farmers in Apulia Deal with Drought, High Costs as Harvest Begins
Steep price rises for energy and fuel are adding unprecedented costs for producers. Meanwhile, agricultural associations warn drought-induced damage is worse than previously predicted.
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. 4, 2021
Production in Italy Bolstered by Strong Recovery in South
Olive oil production is expected to rebound in Puglia and other southern regions, while Central and Northern producers stand to face a disappointing season.
Sep. 27, 2021 World
Newly-Proposed Med Index Rating Seeks to Surpass Nutri-Score and Nutrinform
Aug. 2, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Jun. 15, 2021 News Briefs
Producers from Puglia and Lazio Star at 29th Ercole Olivario
May. 13, 2021 Producer Profiles
In Puglia, Producers at Mimì Pursue Excellence Through Innovation and Research
Apr. 5, 2021 News Briefs
Puglia Invests in Early Detection of Olive Tree Diseases and Pests
Mar. 29, 2021
Volunteers in Italy and Spain to Track Spittlebug Activity
Efforts in Puglia and Andalusia are underway to monitor the spread of the deadly vector of Xyella fastidiosa. Using mobile applications, volunteers will help experts track the insect populations.
Feb. 1, 2021
Treatment to Mitigate the Impact of Xylella Fastidiosa Shows Promise in Italy
Researchers found that a recently-patented bio-complex killed bacteria from three strains of Xylella in infected trees, while increasing their resilience to the disease.
Jan. 15, 2021
Apulian Producers Call for More Government Support for Olive Oil Sector
Olive oil prices in Puglia continue to slide despite lower production in 2020. Coldiretti believes the government must do more.
Oct. 16, 2020
Latest Xylella Outbreak in Puglia Continues to Spread
Authorities have identified 136 newly-infected trees in Puglia. Among the new discoveries are two millenary olive trees in what was considered to be a buffer zone.
Oct. 12, 2020
Signs of Life Among Puglia’s Xylella-Ravaged Groves
Farmers in the southern Apulian commune of Casarano – in a Xylella fastidiosa red zone – have successfully harvested olives of the Favolosa cultivar. The triumph provides a roadmap for other producers in Xf-hit areas.
Oct. 1, 2020
Xylella Outbreak in Apulian Buffer Zone Puts Millenary Trees at Risk
At least 50 trees infected with the deadly plant pathogen have been discovered in a Xylella fastidiosa buffer zone, authorities said, threatening some of the area’s renowned ancient olive trees.
Sep. 25, 2020
Italy Approves Aid for Mills Hit by 2018 Snow Storm
Italy pledged €8 million to help mills and processing cooperatives affected by the Burian snow storm.
Aug. 27, 2020
Worker Shortages Problematic for Italian Farms as Harvest Nears
The usual influx of seasonal workers who come to harvest apples, grapes and olives in Italy has been interrupted. Travel restrictions related to Covid-19 has politicians and farmers worried that key crops will not be picked in time.
Aug. 7, 2020
Farmers, Politicians Blame Each Other as Wildfires Burn in Puglia
Farmers have blamed the rapid spread of the wildfires on dead olive trees that were killed by Xylella fastidiosa and never removed by local governments. Some politicians have insinuated that these trees are being intentionally burned.
Jun. 29, 2020
Italian Government Pledges €120 Million in Aid for Xylella-Ravaged Puglia
The money will be divided among farmers who suffered at least a 30 percent loss of production.
Jun. 25, 2020
Decline in Exports Add to Troubles for Puglian Producers
Exports are down and storage facilities are full in Puglia while farmers and local politicians call for urgent support.
Jun. 17, 2020
Xylella Update: Spread Continues in Southern Italy Amid Calls for Swift Action
With the bacteria spreading beyond predictability, an evolving patchwork of strategies aim to identify and contain outbreaks.
Mar. 4, 2020
New Bank Set to Auction Abandoned Farms in Italy
Almost 25,000 acres of abandoned public lands will be auctioned to a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs and farmers.
Jan. 31, 2020
Italy Approves €300M Fund to Fight Xylella
Better late than never, the Italian government will fund a €300 million-plan to fight Xylella fastidiosa through eradication, replanting, research and restoration.
Jan. 26, 2020
TAP 'Confidant' as Trial Looms, Prepares to Replant Uprooted Trees
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline said the company is confident ahead of the upcoming trial. Replanting of the olive trees at issue in the trial is scheduled to begin in February.