Nov. 1, 2023
Olive Trees Can Help Beat Climate Change
At a three-day conference, the International Olive Council emphasized the role olive farming can play in efforts to reach global net zero emissions.
Sep. 26, 2023
Study Reveals Deep Faults in Carbon Credits; Olive Trees May Present a Solution
While some forest preservation projects generate millions more carbon credits than they should, traditional olive growers are missing out on a potential revenue stream.
Sep. 18, 2023
Storms in Greece Flood Olive Groves, Damage Trees
Heavy rain and hailstorms swept across Greece, damaging olive trees ahead of the upcoming harvest and raising concerns over the spread of disease.
Sep. 7, 2023 Opinions
Aug. 15, 2023 Business
Farms Facing Natural Constraints Play Key Role in European Agriculture
Aug. 14, 2023 Business
State-of-the-Art Irrigation Management Leads to Rising Yields in California
Aug. 14, 2023 Business
Aug. 10, 2023 Production
California Producers Keep Olives and Workers Safe in Record Heat
Jul. 28, 2023
Record Temperatures, Wildfires Return to Mediterranean Basin
Many Southern Europeans and thousands of tourists are coping with the consequences of some of the worst wildfires suffered by the region in recent times.
Jul. 25, 2023
Monsoon Season Poised to Cause Havoc for Farmers in Pakistan
Historically, the monsoon season provided Pakistan’s farmers a much-needed reprieve from the typically hot and dry conditions. Not this time.
Jul. 5, 2023
Promoting Biodiversity, Improving Soil Health Are Key to Tackling the Global Water Crisis
Researchers in Italy argue that building more reservoirs is insufficient to combat the global water crisis; solutions must be found throughout the hydrological cycle.
Jun. 27, 2023
Chalkidiki Olive Farmers Face Tragic Fruit Set After Another Mild Winter
Table olive producers on the northern Greek peninsula are at the mercy of the region’s ever-changing microclimate, which threatens to eviscerate the approaching harvest.
Jun. 26, 2023
Once Again, Olive Growers in Western Mediterranean Face Severe Drought
In Andalusia, rainfed olive groves are barren. Similar situations have been reported in North Africa. Officials in Europe are focusing on the soil to mitigate the drought.
Jun. 21, 2023
Researchers Evaluate 12 Olive Varieties for Drought Tolerance
Cultivars from eight countries will be evaluated to see how they adapt to drought and heat in Andalusia.
Jun. 6, 2023
Record Temperatures Will Threaten Global Food Supply, Scientists Warn
The Mediterranean region is expected to experience extensive consequences of increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns.
Jun. 5, 2023
Farmers and Consumers React to Rising Olive Oil Prices
As drought pushes production prices up across the Mediterranean, farmers and consumers adapt.
Jun. 5, 2023
Some Hope for Growers as Rain Falls in Andalusia
For many producers in southern Spain, too little rain has fallen too late, with expectations of another poor harvest looming. Still, the rain lifted expectations.
May. 19, 2023
Climate Disasters Drive Prices Higher
Drought on the Iberian Peninsula and floods in Croatia have resulted in a rocky start to olive development, spurring more price rises.
May. 1, 2023
How the El Niño Will Affect Olive Growers
El Niño years increase the likelihood of above-average precipitation in the Americas and below-average precipitation in Australia and South Africa.
Apr. 4, 2023
Drought Expected to Hit Europe Again, Scientists Warn
Dry weather is expected to persist in much of Europe throughout the summer, especially in the central and Mediterranean regions.
Mar. 27, 2023
Farm to Fork Strategy Under Fire Ahead of European Elections in 2024
Supporters of the landmark sustainable agriculture strategy say Farm to Fork must be codified into law by September, 2023.
Mar. 20, 2023
Italian Farmers Take Stock of Current Harvest, Look Ahead to Challenges
As the vegetative restart approaches, olive farmers and producers in Italy are preparing for the challenges of unpredictable climate extremes.
Mar. 14, 2023
Andalusian Ag Minister Pushes for A More Resilient Olive Oil Sector
Carmen Crespo has big plans to support the region’s economic engine.