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Dec. 12, 2022
Record-High Olive Oil and Fruit Yields Anticipated in Iran
Authorities anticipate olive oil production could reach 17,000 tons in 2022/23. They hope the bumper harvest will result in more exports and stimulate domestic consumption.
Dec. 12, 2022
Olive Production Center of Gravity Moves Eastward
Ample rain and mild temperatures resulted in bumper crops in the Eastern Mediterranean. Meanwhile, drought and scorching heat saw olive oil yields evaporate in the west.
Dec. 12, 2022
Producers in Israel Reap Benefits of Record Harvest
Despite rising production costs and persistent challenges from imports, Israeli olive oil producers anticipate a bumper harvest and improved market share.
Dec. 9, 2022 News Briefs
Authorities in Puglia Identify New Outbreak of Xylella Fastidiosa
Dec. 9, 2022 News Briefs
Greece to Overtake Italy as Europe’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
Dec. 8, 2022 Producer Profiles
In Rio Grande do Sul, Award-Winning Production Means Preparing for the Unexpected
Dec. 5, 2022 Producer Profiles
Dec. 5, 2022 Production
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
Farmers in Córdoba Fear Lasting Effects of Prolonged Drought
The lack of rainfall and scarce water resources mean trees may not receive enough water this winter to produce fruit and oil in 2023.
Nov. 30, 2022
Centuries-Old Groves Restored and Harvested at Trajan's Historic Home
Dubbed Trajan’s Olive Oil, the initiative is an efforts to revitalize agricultural production in the historically-industrial area.
Nov. 28, 2022
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Award-winning producer Marijana Podrug sees increased production and tourism potential in Croatia but said government bureaucracy is getting in the way.
Nov. 18, 2022
Bumper Crop Expected in Syria Amid Ongoing Civil War
Local sources say production may reach 125,000 tons, a significant increase from the previous year. However, the future of olive growing in the country remains uncertain.
Nov. 18, 2022
Producers in Algeria Anticipate Worst Harvest in 30 Years
North Africa’s largest country is expected to produce just 30,000 tons of olive oil in the 2022/23 crop year, about one-third of the rolling five-year average.
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.