Enter keywords and hit Go →
enEnglish
enEnglishfrFrançaiselελληνικάdeDeutscheitItalianozh-CN中文ptPortuguêsesEspañoltrTürkçehrHrvatskija日本語hiहिंदी
enEnglish
enEnglishfrFrançaiselελληνικάdeDeutscheitItalianozh-CN中文ptPortuguêsesEspañoltrTürkçehrHrvatskija日本語hiहिंदी

olive farming / page 15

Rows of young olive trees planted in a field with protective tubes at sunset. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 27, 2023

Acesur Expands U.S. Footprint

The company says it will produce its first California olive oil in 2027 and anticipates yields of one million liters.

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
A vibrant meadow filled with various wildflowers in shades of purple and green. - Olive Oil Times
Tractor in an olive grove with bins filled with harvested olives in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
Three individuals using poles to harvest olives from trees in an orchard with green nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
View of an olive grove with several olive trees and green underbrush in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Three individuals harvesting olives from an olive tree using nets and sticks in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Oil Production in Portugal Set to Rebound

Officials estimate Portugal will produce 140,000 to 150,000 tons of olive oil in the current crop year. Drought and labor shortages presented significant challenges.

A hand gently touching an olive branch with unripe green olives and leaves. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 12, 2023

Researchers Identify Three Olive Varieties Resistant to Pervasive Fungus

Three cross breeds of Frantoio, Koroneiki and Arbosana olives resisted Verticillium dahlia in a controlled environment.

Two-story farmhouse with a tiled roof and blue window shutters surrounded by greenery. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 11, 2023

Small-Scale, Regenerative Farming Drives Quality for Maraviglia in Tuscany

Since 2019, the producer behind Agricola Maraviglia has found a symbiotic balance between nurturing the landscape and producing award-winning olive oil.

A woman in a brown leather jacket conversing with a man in a factory filled with machinery and equipment. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 11, 2023

Olive Growers in Madrid Benefit from CAP Funds

Officials in Madrid have released €8.5 million from the Common Agricultural Policy to promote traditional landscapes and biodiversity in the capital region.

A large group of students gathered in an olive grove, wearing backpacks and casual clothing. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 11, 2023

Olive Farmers Find Creative Ways to Beat Labor Shortages as Harvest Begins

A teacher in Italy allows students to miss class to help with the harvest. A Croatian man's one-year prison sentence was delayed to let him harvest the family grove.

Aerial view of a landscape featuring extensive olive groves and rolling hills under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 11, 2023

Expansion of Organic Olive Groves Slows in Spain

Organic land cultivation in Spain increased by 1.5 percent in 2022. Some organic olive groves were abandoned due to poor harvests and lower profit margins.

Single olive tree with a thick trunk and lush green foliage in a field of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 3, 2023

Tunisian Producers Anticipate Production Rebound Despite Heat, Drought

Officials estimate olive oil production will be 200,000 to 220,000 tons as the harvest gets underway in Tunisia.

Advertisement
Narrow street lined with brick buildings in a village, with a person walking along the side. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 3, 2023

Olive Oil Production Seen as Path to Revitalization in Tunisia's Gafsa Region

Phosphate production dominates the local economy, but the local population has not seen the benefits. Expansion of olive growing and oil production may provide a solution.

Woman in a blue shirt pulling a green net used for olive harvesting in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 3, 2023

Optimism in Italy as Olive Harvest Gets Underway

While producers in southern Italy expect bumper crops, the fortunes of farmers in central and northern Italy are less certain.

Young olive trees planted in green protective sleeves in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 28, 2023

Precise Irrigation Key to Long-Term Productivity

A drought-resistant crop, olives still need adequate watering. Researchers are optimizing irrigation to improve yield and quality.

A solitary olive tree with lush green leaves in an orchard setting under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 26, 2023

A Successful Harvest in South Africa Amid Rolling Blackouts

Power cuts reached a few bleak milestones this year, but the country's producers were undeterred.

Olive trees in a grove surrounded by standing water and fallen leaves after rainfall. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 25, 2023

Olive Farmers in Puglia Face Catastrophic Harvest After Autumn Storms

The damage to the southern Italian region’s olive trees is expected to drive up prices in the short term and lower production in future harvests.

Vast vineyard landscape featuring rows of young vines with protective white covers in the soil. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Sep. 19, 2023

Data Will Define Next 25 Years at California Olive Ranch, CEO Says

California Olive Ranch grew from a single olive farm to the largest producer in the United States. Now, the company plans to harness the power of data to keep growing.

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.

Microscopic view of various bacteria displayed in a colorful and detailed manner. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 15, 2023

Using Effective Microbes to Boost Organic Olive Yields in New Zealand

Ross Vintiner, award-winning biodynamic olive farmer in New Zealand, believes that microbes are the future of farming.

More