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Dec. 5, 2022
In Slovenia, a Fruitful Harvest Despite Drought, Pests
The last few seasons in Slovenia have been characterized by high summer temperatures and a lack of precipitation. Salvation came with heavy September rains.
Dec. 5, 2022
Olive Fruit Fly Could Undermine Greek Olive Oil Production
The fruit fly threatens expectations of a bumper crop. Experts suggest a change in established practices of fighting the pest.
Dec. 5, 2022
Growers in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia Assess a Delicate Harvest
Farmers who have followed the phytosanitary protocol are harvesting olives from trees where the infection has been brought under control.
Dec. 5, 2022 Production
Farmers in Córdoba Fear Lasting Effects of Prolonged Drought
Nov. 30, 2022 News Briefs
Centuries-Old Groves Restored and Harvested at Trajan's Historic Home
Nov. 28, 2022 Producer Profiles
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Nov. 18, 2022 Production
Nov. 18, 2022 Production
Nov. 17, 2022
Consequences of Climate Change Increasingly Felt by Croatian Olive Growers
Drought, wildfires and sea level rise threaten olive groves across Croatia.
Nov. 17, 2022
Drought, Heat Cut Almería Olive Harvest by Half
The local agricultural association said not every part of the province was impacted the same, with harvest decreases ranging from 30 to 70 percent.
Nov. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer on Corsica Stays Optimistic Despite Island's Challenges
The challenges of high-quality olive oil production are accentuated on an island, Emile Borel-Berta told us. Still, the NYIOOC award-winning producer is confident about the future.
Nov. 14, 2022
Despite Drought, Croatia Enjoys Fruitful Harvest
Producers across Croatia are expecting a bumper harvest after timely rain saved many from the scorching summer drought.
Nov. 14, 2022
Titone Carry on Pioneering Legacy of Organic Farming on Sicily
From father to daughter, the award-winning producer continues following her father’s path of high-quality production and sustainability.
Nov. 14, 2022
Farms in Italy Welcome an Uptick in Agritourism as Challenging Harvest Gets Underway
The legislation provides funds to train farmers and producers how to run tourism operations in Puglia, which is expecting a 50-percent production decrease.
Nov. 10, 2022
A Predicted Record Harvest Would Make Turkey the World’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
The country’s olive oil and table olive yields are expected to reach record highs. Officials hope to export more olive oil to Europe and grow domestic demand.
Nov. 10, 2022
Ahead of a Bumper Harvest, Lebanese Producers Demonstrate Resilience
Producers expect near-record yields but continue to face some of the world's most difficult olive oil production conditions.
Nov. 10, 2022
Nearly Half of the Farmland in Europe Faces Erosion Factors
Soil assessment and conservation measures are increasingly important due to climate change. Good farming practices could reduce erosion caused by tillage, water and wind.
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.
Nov. 2, 2022
A Bumper Harvest Predicted in Jordan
Despite drought and extreme weather, olive oil production is expected to reach 30,000 tons for only the third time in Jordan.
Oct. 31, 2022
In Greece, Millers Call for Subsidies to Soften Impact of Rising Costs
Olive oil mill owners want the same energy subsidies given to bakers and bread manufacturers to cover the cost of rising energy bills.
Oct. 28, 2022
Award-Winning EVOO the Latest Chapter in a Storied Slovenian Family Legacy
The Brataševec family has helped olive groves flourish in western Slovenia once again after the crop nearly disappeared following a 1929 cold snap.
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.
Oct. 26, 2022
In Croatia, Students Join Award-Winning Farm for Olive Harvest
Students from Zagreb also learned about the milling process. The oil they helped produce will be submitted to the 2023 NYIOOC.