Puglia (Apulia)
Apr. 5, 2021
Puglia Invests in Early Detection of Olive Tree Diseases and Pests
The agritech startup Elaisian has raised $1 million in its latest fundraising round to expand a program that helps farmers identify and manage pest risks.
Mar. 29, 2021
Volunteers in Italy and Spain to Track Spittlebug Activity
Efforts in Puglia and Andalusia are underway to monitor the spread of the deadly vector of Xyella fastidiosa. Using mobile applications, volunteers will help experts track the insect populations.
Feb. 1, 2021
Treatment to Mitigate the Impact of Xylella Fastidiosa Shows Promise in Italy
Researchers found that a recently-patented bio-complex killed bacteria from three strains of Xylella in infected trees, while increasing their resilience to the disease.
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Jan. 15, 2021
Apulian Producers Call for More Government Support for Olive Oil Sector
Olive oil prices in Puglia continue to slide despite lower production in 2020. Coldiretti believes the government must do more.
Oct. 16, 2020
Latest Xylella Outbreak in Puglia Continues to Spread
Authorities have identified 136 newly-infected trees in Puglia. Among the new discoveries are two millenary olive trees in what was considered to be a buffer zone.
Oct. 12, 2020
Signs of Life Among Puglia’s Xylella-Ravaged Groves
Farmers in the southern Apulian commune of Casarano – in a Xylella fastidiosa red zone – have successfully harvested olives of the Favolosa cultivar. The triumph provides a roadmap for other producers in Xf-hit areas.
Oct. 1, 2020 Business
Xylella Outbreak in Apulian Buffer Zone Puts Millenary Trees at Risk
Sep. 25, 2020 Business
Aug. 27, 2020 Business
Worker Shortages Problematic for Italian Farms as Harvest Nears
Aug. 7, 2020 Europe
Farmers, Politicians Blame Each Other as Wildfires Burn in Puglia
Jun. 29, 2020 Business
Italian Government Pledges €120 Million in Aid for Xylella-Ravaged Puglia
Jun. 25, 2020
Decline in Exports Add to Troubles for Puglian Producers
Exports are down and storage facilities are full in Puglia while farmers and local politicians call for urgent support.
Jun. 17, 2020
Xylella Update: Spread Continues in Southern Italy Amid Calls for Swift Action
With the bacteria spreading beyond predictability, an evolving patchwork of strategies aim to identify and contain outbreaks.
Mar. 4, 2020
New Bank Set to Auction Abandoned Farms in Italy
Almost 25,000 acres of abandoned public lands will be auctioned to a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs and farmers.
Jan. 31, 2020
Italy Approves €300M Fund to Fight Xylella
Better late than never, the Italian government will fund a €300 million-plan to fight Xylella fastidiosa through eradication, replanting, research and restoration.
Jan. 26, 2020
TAP 'Confidant' as Trial Looms, Prepares to Replant Uprooted Trees
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline said the company is confident ahead of the upcoming trial. Replanting of the olive trees at issue in the trial is scheduled to begin in February.
Jan. 21, 2020
'Extraordinary Plan' to Revitalize Olive Trees in Puglia
The Italian Confederation of Agriculture has announced a funding plan to address the ongoing Xylella fastidiosa crisis in Puglia.
Jan. 16, 2020
Trans Adriatic Pipeline on Trial for Uprooting Olive Trees in Puglia
TAP executives have been summoned to appear in court on May 8 and will face charges of committing environmental damage including the unlawful removal of olive trees.
Apr. 19, 2015
Olive Tree Felling Starts in Apulia Amid Protests
The destruction of the trees follows a controversial proposal to cut down 11 million olive trees to contain the spread of the deadly bacterium.
Apr. 8, 2015
France Bans Vegetables from Apulia
France announced a ban on vegetables and plants from Apulia region of Italy over fears that the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium may spread.
Feb. 25, 2015
Proposal to Include Apulia's 'Plain of Olive Trees' on Unesco List
Three municipalities have joined forces to protect an area with a concentration of thousand-year-old olive trees.
Dec. 8, 2014
Apulia Asks Italian Government for Help with Olive Tree Epidemic
The president of Apulia sent a letter to the Italian Prime Minister for an urgent meeting over the year-long Xylella fastidiosa epidemic.
Jul. 30, 2013
An 'ID' for Apulian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apulia launched a project to promote its extra virgin olive oils through innovation and quality certification.
Dec. 19, 2011
Mapping Puglia's Ancient Olives
A project to map Puglia's ancient and monumental olive trees using satellite technology is under way. Each tree will be individually cataloged and form part of a regional database.
Mar. 2, 2011
On the Ancient Path of Olive Oil in Puglia
Along the "Olive Oil Roads" ancient farms have become museums where you can learn about the local history of olive oil and its traditional production.
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