agriculture
Oct. 14, 2020
Challenges Await Growers As Mediterranean Basin Becomes Hotter and Drier
Erratic and unseasonable rainfalls will face olive growers in Italy, while farmers in Andalusia may no longer receive adequate chill hours as winter temperatures rise.
Sep. 8, 2020
Reforming Food Systems Crucial in Fight Against Climate Change, Report Finds
In the fight to keep global temperatures from increasing more than 2 ºC (3.6 ºF) above pre-industrial levels, policy makers will need to focus on adapting their food systems to be more plant-based and sustainable, according to the United Nations and World Wildlife Fund.
Aug. 31, 2020
E.U. Trade Commissioner Steps Down After Breaking Covid Rules
In an uncommon occasion in European politics, Phil Hogan has left his post as agriculture commissioner over the Golfgate scandal.
Aug. 12, 2020
European Farmers Ask E.U. Not to Cut Agricultural Spending from New Budget
Agricultural organizations from across the 27-member trading bloc are lobbying their representatives to restore the sector’s budget. If passed, the latest update of the Common Agricultural Policy will include a 10 percent cut.
Jul. 30, 2020
In Italy, Farmers Unite to Compete With Multinationals
One of Italy’s largest agricultural firms has agreed to invest $200 million to provide more bargaining power and a larger pool of resources for independent farmers.
Mar. 4, 2020
Precision Agriculture Celebrated at Guggenheim
An exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum provides a thought-provoking experience on the ways technology can affect agriculture throughout the world.
Feb. 21, 2020 Production
Feb. 19, 2020 News Briefs
Dec. 20, 2019 Production
Researchers Develop Early Warning System for Citrus Plant Disease
Oct. 23, 2019 Food & Cooking
Regenerative Agriculture Predicted to Be One of the Top Food Trends for 2020
Oct. 31, 2018 Business
Aug. 10, 2017
Sustainable Management of Olive Groves Can Tackle Effects of Climate Change
A leading expert in fruit tree physiology, Cristos Xiloyannis, has been committed to developing sustainable olive growing techniques.
Jul. 5, 2017
Heat Wave Challenges Italian Olive Growers
A heat wave in Italy has caused concern among olive farmers. We asked some experts how to face this current challenge.
Oct. 25, 2012
An Interview with Maximiliano Arteaga Blanco
His young company has become an international benchmark offering services designed to help olive oil producers achieve the best quality.
Mar. 24, 2011
Conference in Italy Finds Modern Lessons in Ancient Farming
At the Accademia dei Georgofili in Florence, experts focused on a very distant age to address current agricultural challenges and threats to the environment.
