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Dec. 18, 2015
Prosecutor in Lecce Seizes Olive Trees, Investigates Scientists for 'Misrepresentation'
Ten people are under investigation for the spreading of a plant disease, willful violation of the provisions on the environment and the "destruction or disfigurement of natural beauty."
Dec. 17, 2015
Europe Approves Draft of New Rules to Prevent Spread of Plant Diseases
New regulations to curb the influx of killer plant pests such as the fatal olive tree disease Xylella fastidiosa, have been preliminarily approved by members of the European Parliament. MEPs informally agreed to the package of new measures during high-level talks in Luxembourg yesterday, December 16. The interim deal introduces preventive measures for important plants,
Dec. 16, 2015
Researcher Calls for Greater Vigilance to Stop Killer Disease Ravaging Groves in Puglia
Disease expert Giovanni Martelli said he would need a ‘crystal ball’ to know what will happen with the Xylella fastidiosa outbreak across Europe.
Dec. 11, 2015 Europe
Italy 'Not Respecting Obligations' to Eradicate Xylella, EU Says
Nov. 27, 2015 Europe
Nov. 27, 2015 Europe
Oct. 27, 2015 Production
Italian Court Orders Halt to Destruction of Olive Trees in Puglia
Sep. 28, 2015 Production
Sep. 23, 2015
Farmers Lawyer Up in Battle Over Salento Trees
Olive growers from southern Italy, where a Xylella fastidiosa outbreak has led to a major cull of trees, are seeking legal advice to challenge the European Union’s stance on tackling the disease.
Sep. 9, 2015
Researchers Use Phages to Eradicate Disease Caused by Xylella Fastidiosa in Grapevines
A similar approach could be effective to treat and prevent Xf infections in olive trees, according to the researchers at Texas A&M University.
Aug. 18, 2015
France Announces Measures to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Outbreak in Corsica
Following a confirmed infection of the deadly bacterium, the French ministry of agriculture has announced measures to contain its spread.
Aug. 5, 2015
Will the 2015 Olive Harvest Be a Good One?
It’s still early, but there is much speculation and anticipation about the upcoming olive harvest and its consequences for producers and consumers alike.
Aug. 5, 2015
World Olive Oil Shortage Leads to Higher Prices
Increased yields in Greece and Tunisia were not enough to compensate for the shortages in Italy and Spain.
Jul. 27, 2015
European Commission Publishes Xylella Fastidiosa Factsheet
The document points out that Xylella fastidiosa is one of the world’s deadliest plant bacteria and the only confirmed outbreak in the EU is in Apulia.
Jul. 27, 2015
Corsica Olive Trees Threatened as Killer Bacteria Hits Island
Mainland France is also in danger should the dreaded disease spreads, as up until now the only solution is to uproot trees.
Jun. 1, 2015
Organic Farmers Cautiously Optimistic
Organic olive oil producers in Italy say they are hopeful that painful lessons learned and the cycle of nature will lead to a better harvest ahead.
May. 28, 2015
Resolution Calls for Stronger Action to Prevent Spread of Xf
The European Parliament called for the introduction of incentives for producers implementing preventive measures.
Apr. 29, 2015
EU Approves Measures to Combat Xf
The European Union (EU) has approved reinforced measures proposed by the European Commission to prevent the spread of Xylella fastidiosa.
Apr. 19, 2015
Olive Tree Felling Starts in Apulia Amid Protests
The destruction of the trees follows a controversial proposal to cut down 11 million olive trees to contain the spread of the deadly bacterium.
Apr. 17, 2015
Destructive Bacteria Detected in France
The French agriculture ministry’s fears have been realized with the detection of a coffee plant infected by Xyllela fastidiosa at a market in Rungis, a suburb of Paris.
Apr. 8, 2015
France Bans Vegetables from Apulia
France announced a ban on vegetables and plants from Apulia region of Italy over fears that the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium may spread.
Apr. 2, 2015
Lack of Consensus on EU Measures to Stop Outbreak in Salento
Experts from the 28 EU member states in failed to reach a consensus on the measures to contain the spread of the bacterium.
Mar. 31, 2015
What Will Save Salento's Olive Trees?
Is uprooting the only option to save Apulia's olive groves? In Italy, there's a growing outcry against proposed measures to stem a deadly bacteria.