olive harvest
Jan. 24, 2023
Albanian Producers Struggle with Low Prices
While Albanian farmers enjoyed a bountiful harvest, low prices on the internal market and challenging logistics are causing concern.
Jan. 5, 2023
In Jaén, New Agreement Raises Salary for Olive Workers
Olive companies and unions sign a new agreement, which provides a 3.25 percent salary raise for the 2022/2023 season and additional increases over the next four years.
Dec. 14, 2022
NYIOOC Winner Awarded for Olio Nuovo in Dalmatia
Denis Plastić reflects on a challenging harvest even as his Olio Nuovo is lauded at a local competition.
Dec. 12, 2022
In Brescia, Neglected City Olives Get Harvested
A group of citizens came together to harvest olives from trees throughout the city of Brescia and make olive oil.
Dec. 9, 2022
In Italy, Industry Experts Forecast Lower Yield, Higher Quality
Italian olive oil production for the 2022/23 crop year is expected to fall by 37 percent, to 208,000 tons. However, quality is set to increase.
Feb. 1, 2019
Italian Olive Oil Production Falls to Record Lows
The Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market said 185,000 tons produced. A raft of climatic and phytosanitary problems are to blame.
Jan. 7, 2019 Europe
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Dec. 15, 2014 Europe
After the Olive Fruit Fly and Bacterial Blight, the Dreaded Starling
Nov. 5, 2014
Ayvalık Hosts 10th International Olive Harvest Days
The picturesque coastal town was the stage for the 10th annual Ayvalık Harvest Days this weekend.
Nov. 4, 2014
A Palestinian Man's Long-Awaited Olive Harvest
Harvesting has been dangerously difficult or impossible for many farmers as a result of Israeli military control and opposing settlers.
Nov. 3, 2014
This part of central Italy is famous for its quality oil grown on stony hillsides, but this year the olive fly has caused havoc in Umbria.
Oct. 30, 2014
Umbrian Leaders Seek Action for 'Huge Damages' to Region's Growers
Umbria's olive oil production will suffer a dramatic loss, that in some areas could reach 80 percent.
Oct. 20, 2014
Croatian Olive Growers Face a Disappointing Harvest
The olive harvest has started earlier than usual in the Croatian olive-growing regions of Istria and Dalmatia, bringing disappointing yields.
Sep. 9, 2014
Turkey Braces for Economic Impact of Erratic Weather
Number two table olive producer, Turkey, is in the midst of dealing with the economic impact of erratic weather patterns over the last year.
Jul. 22, 2014
Farmgate Prices Up 20 Percent in Spain
Prices are trending upward on predictions of a significant decrease in production for the upcoming campaign in Andalusia.
Dec. 15, 2011
Commercial Olive Cultivation Begins in India
India's western state of Rajasthan is all set to begin the commerical cultivation of olive. Large farmers in the state have shown keen inclination towards olive cultivation.
Dec. 6, 2011
Pakistan Promotes Olive Cultivation in Punjab
The government of Pakistan is promoting the cultivation of olives in selected areas of Punjab, which are suited for olive farming. A comprehensive plan for olive production has been prepared.
Oct. 11, 2011
Jaén Hoping for Rain as Olive Harvest Looms
It's autumn in Jaén, the center of world olive oil production, but unrelenting heat and four months without rain has fueled talk of a 30 percent fall in its olive harvest this year.
Oct. 11, 2011
September Heat Means Early Harvest, Less Olive Oil in Italy
While it is estimated that the high temperatures -- the second highest on record since 1800 -- will reduce olive oil production by about 10 percent, the quality of the oil is supposed to be good.
Sep. 29, 2011
Girolio d’Italia at the Starting Line
Get ready for a two-month journey across Italy to discover the country’s different tastes and cultivars with the newly pressed extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 25, 2011
Mariella Gualtieri remembers a man hired to help with the harvest. Seeing her small hands shivering he said, “If only olives were the size of oranges, we’d finish sooner.”
Jul. 13, 2010
Years ago a local farmer laughed when he saw our lines of bonsai olive trees. ‘You’re mad planting in this drought,’ he said. I wish he were here now to see this.