olive tree cultivation
Jan. 28, 2026
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Researchers say climate and terrain data could help farmers, insurers and policymakers plan the future of olive cultivation in Greece.
Dec. 15, 2025
China’s Olive Oil Production Climbs, but Harvest Outlook Remains Uneven
China’s olive oil production reached new highs in 2024/25, but growers across key regions report sharply differing outcomes as the 2025/26 harvest unfolds.
Dec. 4, 2025
China Bets on Hubei to Lead the Next Phase of Olive Oil Development
Hubei, China’s smallest olive-producing region, is investing heavily in research and olive milling byproducts as it seeks to become a national hub for the industry.
Nov. 21, 2025
Longnan Emerges as China’s Fastest-Growing Olive Oil Hub
Longnan, in China’s arid northwest, has become the country’s leading olive oil region, producing more than half of all domestic olives and investing heavily in mills, irrigation and farmer support.
Aug. 25, 2025
Warming Weather Gives a Boost to Swiss Olive Cultivation
Switzerland is another central European country where warming weather has favored the cultivation of olive trees.
Jun. 25, 2025
Olive Architecture: A New Branch of Grove Management
A new study analyzes the architectural characteristics of olive trees to inform key decisions about cultivar selection, orchard layout, pruning and harvest.
Apr. 7, 2025 Production
Revitalizing Salento: Entrepreneurs Fight Xylella with New Ideas
Mar. 19, 2025 Production
Mar. 3, 2025 Europe
Rare Variety Unites Bosnia and Herzegovina in Olive Grove of Hope
Feb. 18, 2025 Production
Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island
Jan. 28, 2025 Production
Jan. 14, 2025
Herzegovina's Olive Growers Celebrate Year of Triumphs
Farmers and officials commended Bosnia and Herzegovina's ascension to the International Olive Council, a national approval for a new PDO and a record harvest.
Jan. 13, 2025
Pakistani Province of Punjab Announces Plan to Plant 50M Olive Trees
The announcement is part of a broader initiative in Pakistan to develop olive oil production on a commercial scale to meet local demand and export.
Dec. 14, 2024
In Molise, Olive Tree Adoption Supports Health Research
As a tribute to the memory of his wife Gianna, Orazio Ferrelli planted a new olive grove and put the olive trees up for adoption to support research and raise awareness on prevention.
Oct. 1, 2024
Egypt Aims for Significant Increase in Olive Oil Exports
Officials are developing a strategy to increase exports by expanding production.
Aug. 19, 2024
Buenos Aires Province Sees Significant Growth in Olive Oil Production
Farmers are betting on high-density olive groves and new mills to claim a bigger share of Argentina's production.
Aug. 7, 2024
Hazara’s Olive Oil Boom Lays Roadmap for Pakistani Sector
Systematic grafting and planting programs, new mills and efforts to educate farmers and millers have resulted in a rapid rise in production in one critical Pakistani region.
Jul. 24, 2024
Organic Olive Cultivation in Italy Continues to Expand
More than 6,000 hectares of olive groves were converted to organic agriculture in the last year as Italy inched closer to achieving European sustainability goals.
Dec. 14, 2023
Tightening Water Regulations in California May Spur Olive Cultivation
While irrigated olive groves still use plenty of water, increasingly strict prohibitions, especially in the San Joaquin Valley, may carve out a new niche for dryland olive groves.
Nov. 27, 2023
The company says it will produce its first California olive oil in 2027 and anticipates yields of one million liters.
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.
Sep. 11, 2023
A nongovernmental organization seeks to plant 50,000 olive trees across Gaza and the West Bank to improve the economic outlook of Palestinians.
Sep. 6, 2023
Festivals and Conferences Build Momentum for Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
In the six months since Pakistan held its inaugural Olive Gala Festival, officials said trees were planted, partnerships formed and more events scheduled.
Jul. 13, 2023
Spurred by Olives, Organic Farmland Grows in Italy
With a 25,600-hectare increase in surface area from 2021 to 2022, olive groves are the most significant crop in Italy’s expanding organic agricultural landscape.
Jun. 20, 2023
Spread of Xylella Slowing in Puglia, Researchers Say
As the number of severity of new infections deccreases in the southern Italian region, farmers begin to plant and graft resilient varieties.
Jun. 13, 2023
The Best Olive Varieties for Hobby Growers in Northern California
Whether it is for ornamental purposes or for small-scale table olive or oil production, these olives are perfectly suited to Northern California backyards.