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A glacier with a blue ice edge in a body of water, surrounded by mountains and a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 7, 2024

What 485 Million Years of Climate History Tell Us About Today's Crisis

New research finds that Earth’s average temperature has changed more drastically in the past than originally thought, but the current rate remains uniquely perilous.

Various political campaign posters displayed on a concrete wall with numbered sections. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Green Deal Under Threat After E.U. Elections

While climate change is expected to be relegated in the E.U.’s priorities after the European elections, farmers are unlikely to see changes in their work in the near future.

Close-up of green olives growing on a branch of an olive tree with leaves. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 24, 2024

Olive Council Incorporates Germplasm Bank Into Global Treaty

By joining the treaty, the IOC plans to facilitate greater cooperation to preserve genetic diversity and find solutions to climate change-related challenges.

Aerial view of a crowded beach with swimmers and colorful umbrellas along the shoreline. - Olive Oil Times
Colorful plastic crates filled with harvested olives placed under olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
A bridge spanning over a body of water with supporting pillars and surrounding landscape. - Olive Oil Times
An olive tree with green leaves standing in a field with other olive trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of a large olive grove with rows of olive trees under a setting sun. - Olive Oil Times
A worker near an irrigation tank in an olive grove with rows of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Apr. 12, 2024

Olive Growing Starting to Take Root in Central Europe

As climate change makes Central European winters milder and drier, farmers in Austria and northeastern Croatia are beginning to plant olives.

A man wearing glasses and a checked shirt standing in front of a herd of cattle in a field. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Apr. 1, 2024

Belgian Farmer Sues Energy Company Over Climate Damages

Hugues Falys wants energy giant TotalEnergies to take part of the blame for the dry and warm weather that has impacted his livestock and farming business.

Two men examining the branches of an olive tree in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Mar. 27, 2024

Technology Drives the Ambitions of Tunisia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer

The CHO Group was an early adopter of blockchain technology for traceability. Now, they are turning to AI to help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Vineyard fields with a mountain backdrop under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
World

Feb. 22, 2024

Experts Back Olives in a Hotter, Drier World

Olive farming may play a critical role in the future of agriculture. Researchers have suggestions for doing it right.

Olive trees in a grove with individuals engaged in harvesting activities on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 19, 2024

Conflict and Weather Extremes Dwindle Lebanese Harvest

The cross-border fire between the militant group Hezbollah and Israel has resulted in thousands of Lebanese fleeing north and even more olives left unharvested.

Aerial view of a modern olive oil processing facility with a hexagonal design and yellow roofs. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Feb. 7, 2024

Acesur CEO Highlights Andalusia's Key Role in Sector's Future

Gonzalo Guillén believes production capacity is the limiting factor to increase olive oil consumption and Andalusia remains best positioned to expand the market.

Olive trees in a landscape with rows of olive plants under a sunset sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 5, 2024

Agricultural Groups Call on Spanish Government to Step Up Climate Change Response

Climate and agricultural advocates seek funding for insurance and investments in water-saving infrastructure.

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Layered mountain landscape with fog and clouds obscuring the peaks in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 29, 2024

Experts Predict Bigger Swings Between Wet and Dry Years in California

Investing in infrastructure and management techniques can help olive growers protect crops from flooding and save water for droughts.

A grove of olive trees with twisting trunks and a carpet of green ground cover. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jan. 29, 2024

In Search of Chill: Cool Nights Needed for Olive Trees in Greece

After warm spells decimated their harvests, producers in Greece are hoping for cool temperatures during critical growing stages this time around.

A group of individuals seated in a conference setting, some wearing headphones and engaged in discussion. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jan. 16, 2024

IOC Leader Focuses on Expanding Cultivation, Fighting Climate Change

The International Olive Council director, Jaime Lillo, says the future of olive oil production lies beyond the Mediterranean.

Olive trees in a landscape during sunset with a cloudy sky and distant hills. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jan. 3, 2024

Researchers Develop Algorithm to Predict Harvest Potential from Climate Data

The publicly available algorithm was developed using 15 years of data from Italy to compare how combinations of climatic events impacted subsequent harvests.

Olive harvesting machine collecting olives from a field with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 2, 2024

Corto Bets on Olives as Crop of The Future in Changing Sacramento Valley

As California deals with the impacts of climate change, rising labor costs and worker shortages, Corto Olive president Cliff Little believes planting more olives is a solution.

Two large green storage bins filled with green olives and a notebook on top of the olives. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 21, 2023

Climate Extremes, Economic Pressures Dampen 2023 Harvest, Survey Finds

Olive oil producers gave the 2023 harvest a dismal rating in terms of yields and quality.

Oil refinery with smoke billowing from chimneys against a dark sky at dusk. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Dec. 19, 2023

COP28 Climate Conference Concludes With Mixed Results

The world’s nations have agreed to move away from oil and other fossil fuels, however, without a clear commitment to completely phase out fossil fuels as an energy source.

Aerial view of a reservoir with dry land and hills in the background during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 14, 2023

Tightening Water Regulations in California May Spur Olive Cultivation

While irrigated olive groves still use plenty of water, increasingly strict prohibitions, especially in the San Joaquin Valley, may carve out a new niche for dryland olive groves.

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