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Apr. 3, 2023
Dalmatian Agronomists Experiment with New Pruning Methods
Carrying scissors in one hand and a saw in the other, Stjepan Dević prunes a tree in five minutes.
Mar. 22, 2023
Farmers in Croatia See Promising Use of Drones
A young Croatian agronomist studies the use of drones to pollinate the Lunje olive groves and protect them from pests.
Jan. 9, 2023
Šibenik Event Highlights Award-Winning Dalmatian Producers
The Dalmatian event includes panels on the state of the olive oil industry in Croatia, tastings, and educational sessions.
Dec. 30, 2022 Business
As Croatia Joins Eurozone and Schengen, Producers Expect Positive Change
Dec. 20, 2022 Food & Cooking
Preparing Christmas Lunch with Gordon Ramsay’s Preferred Istrian Olive Oil
Dec. 14, 2022 News Briefs
Nov. 28, 2022 Producer Profiles
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Nov. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Consequences of Climate Change Increasingly Felt by Croatian Olive Growers
Nov. 14, 2022
Despite Drought, Croatia Enjoys Fruitful Harvest
Producers across Croatia are expecting a bumper harvest after timely rain saved many from the scorching summer drought.
Nov. 4, 2022
Poland Retains Title at World Olive Picking Championship
The four-member team harvested 48.6 kilgrams of olives, slightly edging out hosts Croatia at the fifth edition of the contest.
Oct. 26, 2022
In Croatia, Students Join Award-Winning Farm for Olive Harvest
Students from Zagreb also learned about the milling process. The oil they helped produce will be submitted to the 2023 NYIOOC.
Oct. 13, 2022
Officials Congratulate Regional NYIOOC Winners at Ceremony in Split
Ahead of the harvest, olive growers from Split-Dalmatia County were congratulated for their 17 awards at the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.
Sep. 15, 2022
Agronomist Restores 400-Year-Old Olive Grove to Better Withstand Droughts in Croatia
Restoration of centuries-old trees is the first line of defense against drought, according to one young agronomist.
Sep. 6, 2022
Rainfall Will Dictate the Upcoming Harvest in Croatia
Rain or the lack thereof will decide how the olive growing season will go in Croatia, and whether oil prices will rise.
Aug. 26, 2022
Croatian Olive Grower Innovates to Overcome Drought, Pests
From irrigating at night to covering developed fruit in kaolin clay, one Croatian producer is adapting to the country’s increasingly hot and dry summers.
Aug. 18, 2022
Wildfires Stress the Importance of Crop Insurance in Croatia
After a wildfire damaged 15 percent of his grove in Dalmatia, one Croatian farmer explained the crucial role government-subsidized insurance plays for small farmers.
Aug. 11, 2022
Experiment with North African Olive Varieties Bears Fruit in Croatia
One producer has found that his Chemlali and Moroccan Picholine trees are thriving in Dalmatia’s increasingly hot and dry climate.
Jul. 25, 2022
Croatian Agriculture Minister Visits Burned Properties in Dalmatia
Witnessing the affects of Croatia’s worst wildfire season since 2017, Marija Vučković promised compensation and support to affected olive growers and farmers.
Jul. 15, 2022
Olive Trees in Dalmatia Burn in Fire Caused by Traffic Accident
The fire burned 657 olive trees on the Dolina Maslina Estate. Fortunately, there were no fatalities but the driver was hospitalized.
Jun. 22, 2022
Croatia’s Zadar County Celebrates NYIOOC Success in Official Ceremony
Local officials praised the efforts of olive oil producers who yielded eleven awards at the World Competition. Their success was attributed to hard work and cooperation.
Jun. 15, 2022
Italian and Croatian Olive Growers Test New Carbon Credit Project
Over the three-year duration of the project, 160 farmers covering 1,877 hectares sequestered 6,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Jun. 8, 2022
Croatian Tech Company Produces Award-Winning EVOO for Gifting
Infobip, the first Croatian startup to be valued at $1 billion, produces its own olive oil to give to clients and employees.
May. 23, 2022
Croatian Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Success as Results Continue to Roll Out
Croatian farmers and producers have earned the third-highest award total at the 2022 NYIOOC, improving upon last year’s results too.