Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns can fundamentally transform microorganism communities in the soil. This, in turn, impacts plant growth and, potentially, crop productivity.

Microscopic view of elongated particles arranged in a random pattern on a surface. - Olive Oil Times

News Briefs

Feb. 19, 2020

Deadly Tomato Virus Confirmed at French Farm

The tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has already appeared in Spain, Italy, Germany, U.K., Netherlands, U.S. and Mexico.

Orange trees with ripe oranges hanging from branches in an orchard setting. - Olive Oil Times

Dec. 20, 2019 Production

Researchers Develop Early Warning System for Citrus Plant Disease

Person using a pole to harvest olives from a tree in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times

Oct. 23, 2019 News Briefs

Regenerative Agriculture Predicted to Be One of the Top Food Trends for 2020

Expansive view of an olive grove with trees and rolling hills in the background. - Olive Oil Times

Oct. 31, 2018 Olive Varieties

La Rioja Preserves Its Olive Heritage to Improve Production

Olive trees with gray clouds in the sky over a green grassy field. - Olive Oil Times

Aug. 10, 2017 World

Sustainable Management of Olive Groves Can Tackle Effects of Climate Change

Two large olive trees with a sunset background in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times

Jul. 5, 2017 Production

Heat Wave Challenges Italian Olive Growers

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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.