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May. 15, 2020
Award-Winning Portuguese Producers React to Initial NYIOOC Results
With 16 awards so far, Portuguese producers have built on their traditionally strong performance at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality competition while they underscore the diversity of the region's offerings.
May. 15, 2020
Southern Italy's Producers Shine in Early NYIOOC Results
Among the first winners of the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition are farmers from Campania, Puglia and Sicily.
May. 13, 2020
Spanish Producers Among the Early Winners at 2020 NYIOOC
With 25 awards so far, Spain and Italy lead this year's ranking at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest, which is unveiling the results throughout the week.
May. 13, 2020 World
Golden Year for Tuscan Producers as Early NYIOOC Results Unfold
May. 11, 2020 Production
Sales Slump, Drought, Hit Already Struggling Sicilian Farmers
May. 8, 2020 Producer Profiles
May. 7, 2020 World
Researchers Develop Compostable Plastic Packaging From Olive Waste
May. 7, 2020 World
Experts: Sustainable Farming Will Play Key Role in Post-Pandemic World
May. 5, 2020
Lockdown Extension Adds to Setbacks for Italian Producers
The extension, in an area that was mostly spared by the virus outbreak that ran wild in northern Italy, has prompted local institutions to call on the central government to let their region set its own course of economic recovery.
May. 1, 2020
EU Olive Oil Production Estimates Released
A smaller yield is expected in Spain compared to last season, with Italy and Greece bouncing back from their previously poor harvests.
Apr. 29, 2020
Filippo Berio Partners with Italian Research Council to Combat Xylella
Seventy hectares of Filippo Berio’s Tuscan olive groves will be transformed into an “open-air laboratory” for research into combating Xylella fastidiosa.
Apr. 24, 2020
EU Introduces Standards for Use of Reclaimed Water for Irrigation
New measures aim to promote the reuse of city wastewater for the irrigation of farmland.
Apr. 22, 2020
Australia Offers Growers Help Managing Workforce Restrictions
New resources and legislation can assist Australian growers to address the challenges in managing their workforce during the Covid-19 crisis.
Apr. 21, 2020
Drought, Worker Shortages and Roaming Boars: Challenges Mount for Italy's Farmers
Thousands of small farmers are having to contend with seasonal labor shortages, a lack of spare parts for their machines, severe drought and wild boars roaming through unworked fields. Italian agriculture is facing challenges from all directions in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apr. 21, 2020
Italian Production in 2019 Exceeds Initial Estimates
Italian olive oil production reached 365,000 tons, an increase of 110 percent compared to 2018 and 25,000 tons higher than initial estimates. Consumption, imports and exports also increased.
Apr. 21, 2020
Mixed Fortunes for European Olive Oil Sector Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Olive oil consumption has crept up as a result of the pandemic and prices of extra virgin, virgin and lampante olive oils have started to stabilize. However, both exports and imports are expected to fall.
Apr. 20, 2020
Study Reveals Potential Economic Impact of Xylella on Spain, Italy, Greece
The disease could cost billions, as almost all producing areas of the three countries are susceptible to the bacterium due to the prevailing climatic conditions.
Apr. 20, 2020
Pakistan Bets Big on Local Olive Oil Production
A new government project is providing support and training for olive growers and oil producers. The goal of Pak Olive is to boost Pakistan's fledgling olive oil industry from relative obscurity to international recognition.
Apr. 17, 2020
Spain Deploys New Technology to Combat Olive Tree Pathogens
Spain's leading non-profit focused on agribusiness is deploying and testing a series of new early detection methods, biocontrol programs and biostimulants to help stem the spread of two deadly olive tree pathogens.
Apr. 17, 2020
Uruguay Anticipates Poor Harvest Amid Pandemic
Uruguayan olive oil producers are expecting a 60 percent production decrease in 2020, after a record-breaking harvest in 2019. The coronavirus toll on tourism, exports and production costs are hurting their profitability.
Apr. 17, 2020
A New Strategy Against a Dreaded Pest in Italy
The samurai wasp will be deployed to contain the brown marmorated stink bug which has been devastating Italian agriculture productivity.
Apr. 8, 2020
Olive Harvest in South Africa Proceeds Largely Unhindered
South Africa is in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but with the necessary permits, EVOO producers continue harvesting.
Apr. 6, 2020
Argentina Olive Harvest Begins Amid Covid-19 Lockdown
As the coronavirus spreads through Argentina, olive growers and oil producers are facing complications both during and after the harvest. Small producers are likely to be impacted the most.