Puglia (Apulia) / page 2
Sep. 6, 2023
Europe’s Evolving Fight Against Xylella Fastidiosa
Early detection across the European Union remains at the forefront of the struggle against the bacterium as officials are hopeful about new research, methods and tools.
Aug. 24, 2023
Cultural Events in Southern Italy Combine Music, Nature and Olive Oil
The warm Italian summer nights are being brightened by events that combine extra virgin olive oil with artistic and cultural expressions.
Jul. 26, 2023
Art Exhibition Reflects on Xylella's Devastating Impact
‘Xylella Studies,’ which documents the disruption caused by the bacterium to Puglia, will be on display until September 10th at the Sigismondo Castromediano Museum.
Jun. 20, 2023 Business
May. 23, 2023 Producer Profiles
May. 9, 2023 Producer Profiles
May. 4, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Tradition, Technology Yield Winning Results for Southern Italian Producers
Apr. 11, 2023 Producer Profiles
Passion, Research Inspire the Award-Winning Quality of Cantasole
Mar. 20, 2023
Italian Farmers Take Stock of Current Harvest, Look Ahead to Challenges
As the vegetative restart approaches, olive farmers and producers in Italy are preparing for the challenges of unpredictable climate extremes.
Feb. 7, 2023
Apulian Authorities Agree on Funding for Xylella Strategy
Faster eradication, early diagnoses and more research are among the key components of the containment strategy.
Dec. 9, 2022
Authorities in Puglia Identify New Outbreak of Xylella Fastidiosa
Nearly 120 olive trees were found to be infected with the bacteria. Authorities also found Xylella fastidiosa in a previously-unknown host plant.
Dec. 5, 2022
Growers in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia Assess a Delicate Harvest
Farmers who have followed the phytosanitary protocol are harvesting olives from trees where the infection has been brought under control.
Nov. 15, 2022
Reimagining the Xylella-Devastated Landscape of Southern Puglia
Public and private stakeholders are working together in Salento province to plant new crops and revitalize the previously devastated landscape.
Nov. 14, 2022
Farms in Italy Welcome an Uptick in Agritourism as Challenging Harvest Gets Underway
The legislation provides funds to train farmers and producers how to run tourism operations in Puglia, which is expecting a 50-percent production decrease.
Oct. 31, 2022
Thousands of Xylella-Resistant Trees to Be Planted in Puglia
The reforestation effort is meant to restore devastated landscapes, promote biodiversity and increase the area’s resistance to new pathogens.
Oct. 27, 2022
Xylella Spreads Beyond Buffer Zones in Puglia
The deadly pathogen is spreading less quickly as new technologies arrive, improving monitoring capabilities.
Aug. 26, 2022
Safeguarding Italy's Millenary Trees
Silent witnesses of history, Italy’s millenary olive trees have proven their resilience over time. Local organizations are working to protect them from climate change.
Aug. 3, 2022
A New Project to Promote Olive Oil Roads in Puglia
A new law provides funds to mark dedicated networks of olive oil roads, including farmers, tourism venues, millers and local municipalities.
Aug. 1, 2022
Xylella Fastidiosa Containment Protocol Proves Effective in Puglia
Groves following the treatment protocol to prevent the spread of the disease are healthy and produce award-winning olive oil.
Jul. 18, 2022
New Financial Aid for Apulian Millers Crippled by Xylella Fastidiosa
Millers will be eligible for payments of up to €200,000. The new €35 million funding is part of the broader olive sector recovery plan.
Jul. 5, 2022
Care, Commitment Lie Behind the Success of Southern Italian Producers at NYIOOC
Producers from Calabria, Campania and Puglia overcame drought and wildfires to once again place among the world’s highest-quality olive oils in New York.
May. 12, 2022
Court Halts Removal of Xylella-Infected Millenary Trees in Puglia
Local agricultural associations protested a local court's decision and said it would result in further damage to the region’s olive trees.
Apr. 28, 2022
Authorities in Italy Envision a Post-Xylella Puglia
Italian authorities have earmarked €50 million to help private businesses plant new crops in destroyed olive groves and improve overall biodiversity in the region.