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Two olive trees framing a view of a clear blue shoreline and water. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 30, 2021

Study: Selenium Treatment Shown to Protect Olive Trees Against Salt Stress

Salt stress is a major problem in olive farming as it negatively affects the growth and productivity of olive trees. Selenium treatments may be the answer.

Olive oil production equipment and workers at an outdoor facility with a balcony. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 29, 2021

Son of Pioneering Oregonian Wine Producers Blazes a Trail for Olive Oil

The owner of the state’s only commercial mill reflects on the challenges of producing award-winning olive oil in Oregon.

Aerial view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees on a hillside. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 22, 2021

Jordanian Farmers Expect Fall in Production Due to Drought, Pests

As the situation in northern Jordan’s fertile agricultural regions looks increasingly dire, three organizations are stepping in to promote traditional and sustainable farming methods.

Workers using nets to harvest olives from trees in an olive grove during the harvest season. - Olive Oil Times
Woman picking olives from a tree during an olive harvest in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Olives collected in nets during the harvesting process in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Man using a long pole to harvest olives from a tree in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Five men sitting on the ground holding olives in their hands near an olive tree. - Olive Oil Times
Narrow cobblestone alley with a blue dome building in the background and flower petals on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 8, 2021

Heavy Downpours Dampen Harvest Outlook in Greece

Many producing regions, especially in the western part of the country, were hit with a deluge that some farmers say is becoming more common.

Olive trees in a grove with mountains and clouds in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 4, 2021

Tunisian Olive Oil Producers Thrive Despite Political Turmoil

While one of the world’s largest olive-producing nations undergoes shifts that worry international observers, olive growers are more concerned about climate change.

A landscape view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees and a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 3, 2021

Portugal’s Transition to Modern Farming Yields Another Record Harvest

Portugal will produce 150,000 tons of olive oil in the 2021-22 crop year. Favorable weather and the sector’s continuing modernization were attributed to the bumper harvest.

A man smiling in an olive oil processing facility with machinery and bottles of olive oil in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 1, 2021

Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World

Martina Radovčić and Marko Murtić founded their olive grove eight years ago. Starting with an emphasis on local cultivars, the couple hopes to show the world a taste of Dalmatia.

Aerial view of a green tractor collecting olives from trees in an orchard. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 27, 2021

Study: Agricultural Intensification Hurts Olive Grove Productivity

Researchers in Andalusia found that agricultural intensification hurt olive groves by eliminating the natural predators of pests and depleting soil quality.

Four men standing together outdoors among olive trees, all looking at the camera. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 27, 2021

Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia

From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.

Hands collecting olives and leaves from a large pile on a black net during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

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Close-up of olive tree leaves with a blurred background of an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 27, 2021

Heat and Drought Hamper Olive Harvest in Morocco

Olive production could fall by 30 percent from earlier forecasts. Experts expect the country to keep getting hotter and drier.

Individual using a hand saw to prune an olive tree branch in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

Yellow olive harvesting machine between rows of olive trees in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2021

Olive Oil Producers in Chile Hail a Record Yield

Chile produced 25,500 tons of olive oil in the 2020/21 crop year. But despite the bumper crop, exports fell substantially.

A man harvesting olives from a tree, focusing on the branches and fruit. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2021

As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers

From broken bones to poisonous bites, there is plenty of inherent danger when harvesting olives. Eye injuries are among the most prevalent in Croatia’s olive groves.

Coastal view of Monte Argentario in South Tuscany, featuring hills and the sea. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 21, 2021

In Tuscany, Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges While Striving for Top Quality

After last year's outstanding harvest, Tuscan producers are preparing for a lighter one. A hot and dry summer is partly to blame.

Cargo ship docked at a port, loaded with colorful shipping containers at night. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 20, 2021

European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise

The latest short-term projections show limited growth in exports and steady production. While olive oil prices rose last year, so did production costs.

Individual wearing gloves and a mask harvesting olives from a tree in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 20, 2021

Japan’s Olive Harvest Gets Underway Amid Typhoon Season

Producers in Japan expect this year’s yield to match last year’s. However, typhoon season has led to different outcomes across the country.

Green nets spread out on the ground with fallen olives during an olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 19, 2021

Olive Oil Production in Spain Expected to Fall, Officials Say

Spain is expected to produce about 1.3 million tons of olive oil in the 2021/22 crop year. Poor weather conditions in Andalusia are largely to blame.

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