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climate change / page 6

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
Oil refinery with smoke billowing from chimneys against a dark sky at dusk. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of a reservoir with dry land and hills in the background during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
Person using a stick to harvest olives from a tree in an orchard during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
Colorful exhibition display featuring the phrase 'Our Moment in Time' and various images on the wall. - Olive Oil Times
Large crowd of people enjoying a sunny day on the grass in Central Park, New York City. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Dec. 3, 2023

2023 Is the Hottest Year on Record; 2024 Will Likely Be Hotter

The average global temperature in 2023 was 1.40 ºC above the pre-industrial average, with many olive-growing regions bearing the brunt of extreme heat.

Aerial view of terraced agricultural fields along a coastal cliff with ocean waves below. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 21, 2023

The Agronomic and Macroeconomic Forces Behind Olive Oil Prices in Italy

Despite an anticipated production rebound in Italy, prices will likely remain high. Farmers will need to adapt to a new reality.

Large, billowing cloud formation with shades of gray and orange during dusk. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 20, 2023

Insurance Needs for Olive Growers Change with Climate

The cost of covering olive groves is rising as climate change makes Europe increasingly hot and dry. Farmers can adopt some technology to help.

A woman in a pink dress standing beside a large, gnarled olive tree with intricate roots. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

Small waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks in a forested area. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

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.

A coastal landscape featuring mountains, a bay, and cloudy skies over the water. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

Aerial view of a neatly arranged olive tree plantation with rows of trees. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Sep. 7, 2023

Better Soil Management Can Save Mediterranean Olive Groves

It feels like climate change has arrived, and the olive oil industry might be first in the firing line. Luckily, we already know what to do.

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Terraced vineyards on a hillside near a small village in Cinque Terre, Italy. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 15, 2023

Farms Facing Natural Constraints Play Key Role in European Agriculture

Farms facing natural challenges are less profitable than conventional ones but play a critical role in biodiversity and landscape preservation.

Close-up of a black irrigation pipe with red valves on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 14, 2023

State-of-the-Art Irrigation Management Leads to Rising Yields in California

To endure a changing climate, new approaches for managing and optimizing irrigation are paramount.

Yellow firefighting airplane releasing water over a wildfire near a white house. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 14, 2023

Unprecedented Heat Sparks More Wildfires Across Greece

Around 4,500 hectares of olive groves have been burned in wildfires across the country. The government promises aid, but farmers want something else.

Close-up of green olive fruits growing on a branch with leaves in natural light. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 10, 2023

California Producers Keep Olives and Workers Safe in Record Heat

With temperatures breaking records in some parts of the state, producers emphasize the need for irrigation and unconventional working hours.

Firefighters and volunteers working together to manage a wildfire in a hilly area with vegetation. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

Two individuals managing cattle near a water body in a rural setting during the evening. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Dry, cracked earth along the edge of a river reflecting the sunset light. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

Olive branch in focus with a fishing boat blurred in the background on water. - Olive Oil Times
Olive Varieties

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.

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