pesticides
Sep. 22, 2020
Olive Flies in Spain Are Immune to Common Pesticide, Study Finds
Roughly 80 percent of olive fruit fly populations on the mainland have genes that confer resistance to one of the most popular pesticides.
Jul. 21, 2020
Farmers Warn Pesticide Ban Jeopardizes Italy's Olive Oil Production
While the prohibition on dimethoate-based pesticides was delayed until October, farmers and their supporters argue that no alternative treatments are available in time for the 2020 harvest.
Apr. 8, 2020
Pesticide Levels in Olive Oil Continue to Decline
According to the European Food Safety Authority, only 19 of 3,167 olive oil samples exceeded established pesticide residue levels.
Feb. 21, 2020
Under Fire, Bayer Seeks to Demonstrate Transparency
Bayer says it will open laboratory studies of new pesticides to outside observers amid mounting legal challenges.
Jul. 16, 2019
Use of Dimethoate to be Banned in EU
The European Commission will not renew an earlier approval of the active substance dimethoate.
Oct. 16, 2018
Study in Spain Confirms Olive Tree as Strategic Crop to Recover Biodiversity
Olive groves have lost a lot of their biodiversity, but according to new findings of a study in Andalusia, there still are opportunities for recovery.
Sep. 21, 2018 Business
In Greece, Olive Trees Suffer From Fruit Fly Infection Ahead of Harvest
Aug. 9, 2018 Production
Jun. 14, 2018 Europe
Puglia Mandates Pesticides In Fight Against Xylella, Sparking Protests
Dec. 7, 2017 Business
Oct. 17, 2017 Business
Jan. 16, 2017
A Better Method for Controlling Wild Olive Trees in Australia
A more affordable and time-saving method for culling wild olive trees in Australia has been found in basal bark spraying.
Dec. 19, 2016
Australian Farms Face Threat From Deadly Sap-Sucking Bug
The Olive Lace Bug has impacted Western Australia and is threatening to spread further into the country.
May. 2, 2016
Concerns About Dimethoate Ban Among French Olive Growers
Following a ban on the use of the insecticide dimethoate in France, French olive growers are concerned about the risk of damage to olive trees by the olive fruit fly, and increasing production costs.
Aug. 27, 2013
Spain Considers Trial Release of Genetically-Modified Olive Flies
Genetically-modified olive flies will be released in a Catalan olive grove if a field trial is approved in Spain.
May. 28, 2013
Europe to Push U.S. for Solution on Olive Oil Pesticide Limits
Pesticide residue limits for olive oil will be raised during trade talks in September, according to Italian Member of Parliament Sergio Silvestris.
Mar. 25, 2013
Detained Italian Olive Oil Cleared by FDA
Large shipments of Italian olive oil were cleared when its shipper, Certified Origins, was removed from the FDA's "Red List."
Mar. 21, 2013
Italian Olive Oil Producer on FDA 'Red List' is Costco Supplier
The Italian company that produces Costco's Kirkland's Best brand has had 98 containers detained after the FDA issued an import alert.
