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Sep. 18, 2024

Project Turns Olive Waste Into Supercapacitors

A research project in Spain has concluded after developing an effective process to repurpose olive waste for several industrial applications.

Jul. 24, 2024

New Process Increases Sustainability, Phenolic Profile of Olive Leaf Extracts

A novel approach does not use harmful chemicals and creates an extract with potential uses in olive oil production and food packaging.

Jul. 8, 2024

Bricks Made with Olive Pits Reduce Carbon Footprint of Buildings, Study Finds

A new study has shown that olive pit waste can effectively reduce energy usage in buildings, demonstrating how the circular economy can be applied to the construction sector.

Apr. 22, 2024

Olive Milling Byproducts May Improve Animal Feed

Diets including olive tree leaves and olive oil pomace did not negatively impact the health of sheep or their milk quality while decreasing methane emissions.

Apr. 16, 2024

Trees Less Effective at Sequestering Carbon in a Hotter, Drier World, Study Finds

High temperatures and a lack of water can stress the world's trees, causing them to emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere instead of absorbing it.

Apr. 16, 2024

Researchers Investigate Solar Panel and Olive Grove Synergies

Solar panels between rows of high-density olive groves generate electricity with minimal impact on yields.

Apr. 10, 2024

Farmers Protest European Agricultural Policies in Madrid

The protestors demand exceptions for European environmental regulations that they argue make their products less competitive on the global market.

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.

Mar. 7, 2024

Spanish Campaigners Lobby for Glyphosate Ban After EU Fails to Reach Consensus

The world’s most used herbicide was found in concentrations exceeding the legal limit in Mar Menor, spurring advocates to call for a ban in Spain.

Feb. 29, 2024

Campaign Aims to Curb Misuse of 'Regenerative' in Agriculture

With rising demand for organic olive oil, California farmers are at the forefront of efforts to promote the true meaning of organic, regenerative agriculture.

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Feb. 26, 2024

New Law in Italy Establishes Role of Farmers in Protecting Environment

Along with protecting Italy’s natural landscapes and promoting the cultivation of traditional crops, the law seeks to curb the rural exodus with economic incentives.

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.

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.

Jan. 3, 2024

Tuscany Announces Funds to Prevent Olive Grove Abandonment

The measures are meant to encourage growers to take care of abandoned olive trees in difficult terrains and maintain them to prevent wildfire and pest development

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.

Dec. 11, 2023

Organic Farm in Jaén Blazes a Trail for Selling Carbon Credits

O.Live generates about 4.5 carbon credits per hectare from its 1,000 hectares of organic groves, establishing a model for producers to increase revenue.

Dec. 4, 2023

How the Iberian Ant Can Help Control Pests in Olive Groves

Researchers found that Iberian ants naturally prey on olive moth larvae in olive groves without disrupting the rest of the ecosystem.

Dec. 4, 2023

COP28 Climate Summit Gets Underway Amid Tensions

The COP28 climate conference in Dubai has sparked controversy over the role of oil and gas companies in negotiations.

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