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 Production
Apr. 8, 2015 Europe
Apr. 2, 2015 Production
Lack of Consensus on EU Measures to Stop Outbreak in Salento
Mar. 31, 2015 Production
Mar. 22, 2015 Production
Europe Proposes Cutting Down Millions of Olive Trees in Italy to Fight Outbreak
Feb. 5, 2015
Food Safety Authority Warns Bacteria Threatens Olive Trees Across Europe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns that Xylella Fastidiosa could spread from Apulia to olive groves across Europe.
Dec. 8, 2014
Apulia Asks Italian Government for Help with Olive Tree Epidemic
The president of Apulia sent a letter to the Italian Prime Minister for an urgent meeting over the year-long Xylella fastidiosa epidemic.
Oct. 1, 2014
Experts Gathering in Italy to Tackle New Olive Tree Killer
Experts from around the world will meet in Gallipoli, the epicenter of the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa that threatens thousands of olive trees.
Sep. 8, 2014
Univ. of Andalusia Seminar to Focus on Impact of Xylella fastidiosa
The University of Andalusia, in Spain's top olive-producing region, is hosting a two-day seminar on recent innovations in olive growing.
Sep. 4, 2014
Italy Unveils Plan to Battle Olive Tree Killer
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture has promised to increase monitoring, research, and funding to better understand Xylella Fastidiosa.
Aug. 25, 2014
Blight Continues to Threaten Olive Crops in Italy
Widespread bacterial infection has already destroyed thousands of olive trees across Italy’s Puglia region.
Jul. 25, 2014
New Strain of Plant Germ Killing Ancient Olive Trees in Italy
A new strain of lethal plant germ Xylella fastidiosa combined with fungi and an insect are blamed for the disease destroying century-old olive groves in Italy.
Mar. 29, 2014
Expert Says Eradication of New Olive Tree Disease in Europe Unlikely
Will Italy be able to eradicate the disease which has already devastated 8,000 ha of olive groves in Lecce? And what is the risk of the plant pathogen spreading elsewhere in Europe?
Feb. 17, 2014
Europe Acts to Stop Spread of Olive Tree Killer
The European Union has banned the movement of some plants out of the Lecce, in Italy’s Apulia region, to help prevent the spread of the devastating disease which has already infected hundreds of olive trees there.
Dec. 3, 2013
Europe Puzzled by Olive Tree Epidemic
Scientists are trying to determine how to prevent the spread of the devastating disease killing olive trees in southern Italy.