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Dec. 7, 2021
Producers on Crete Look to DNA Analysis to Add Value
Local producers have joined forces with scientists In Chania, Crete, to identify, analyze and transfer the DNA identity of olive oil from the field to the bottle, achieving authenticity and traceability for their local products.
Dec. 6, 2021
European Parliament Approves CAP Reform Amid Strong Opposition
Supporters of the new Common Agricultural Policy said it will more fairly distribute funds to small farmers. Opponents said it does too little on climate change.
Dec. 6, 2021
Study: Traditional Olive Groves Absorb More Carbon than Intensive Ones
A study from the University of Jaén shows that traditional olive groves directly combat climate change and cause far less environmental damage than intensive cultivation methods.
Dec. 1, 2021 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning French Producer Looks to The Past to Meet Challenges of The Future
Dec. 1, 2021 World
Future Lies in Specialized, Sustainable Production, Deoleo CEO Says
Nov. 23, 2021 World
Why the U.S. Lags Behind Other Western Nations on Carbon Tax Issue
Nov. 22, 2021 Production
Jordanian Farmers Expect Fall in Production Due to Drought, Pests
Nov. 22, 2021 Production
Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion
Nov. 17, 2021
Current Climate Pledges Will Not Avoid Irredeemable Consequences of Global Warming, Researchers Say
A new analysis from the Climate Action Tracker shows that the current commitments to curtail greenhouse gas emissions will not stop further global temperature rises.
Nov. 16, 2021
Demonstrators at COP26 Demand More Action from Leaders on Climate
Protestors rallied in Glasgow and around the world to express their dismay at the process and results of COP26.
Nov. 16, 2021
COP26 Concludes with Watered-Down Joint Agreement
The nearly 200 countries that signed the Glasgow Climate Pact agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and phase down coal. Critics say not enough was accomplished.
Nov. 9, 2021
Italy Pledges €30 Million to Small and Medium Producers
The Stato-Regioni Conference has earmarked the funds to help producers improve quality and sustainably increase production.
Nov. 8, 2021
World Leaders Pledge Billions to Restore Earth's Forests
More than 120 heads of state agreed to reverse deforestation by 2030 at the COP26 climate summit, pledging €16.4 billion to fulfill their promise.
Nov. 8, 2021
Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record Levels, Report Warns
According to the World Meteorological Organization, the volumes of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to grow. Agriculture emissions are also on the rise.
Nov. 8, 2021
European Parliament Approves Farm to Fork Strategy
Among the main tenants of the plan are animal welfare, emissions reduction and front-of-pack nutrition labeling. It will now be up to the European Commission to propose the formal legislation.
Oct. 27, 2021
Study: Agricultural Intensification Hurts Olive Grove Productivity
Researchers in Andalusia found that agricultural intensification hurt olive groves by eliminating the natural predators of pests and depleting soil quality.
Oct. 27, 2021
Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia
From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.
Oct. 26, 2021
Biodiversity Takes Center Stage at COP15 Summit
More than 100 countries have agreed to act to preserve natural habitats and biodiversity. How they intend to do this remains to be seen.
Oct. 21, 2021
Report: Staple Crop Yields Will Drop as Global Population Grows
Climate change is causing extensive damage to global agriculture. A new report warns that some of the worst impacts may be irreversible by 2030.
Oct. 6, 2021
Study: 9.7 Billion Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Come from Meat Production Each Year
More than half of greenhouse gas emissions are from growing food for livestock and the animals themselves. Plant production for human consumption produces far fewer emissions.
Oct. 5, 2021
Ahead of Climate Summit, African Leaders Discuss Fate of The Continent
Africa Climate Week highlighted the role of agriculture in the continent’s worsening desertification and climate crises, and its role in the potential recovery.
Oct. 1, 2021
World Failing to Meet Emissions Reductions Pledged in Paris Agreement
Five years ago in Paris, delegations from 191 countries pledged to reduce emissions by 45 percent, but the situation has only gotten worse.
Sep. 30, 2021
Europe’s Farm to Fork Strategy Moves Closer to Becoming Law
The European Parliament’s agriculture and environment committees voted to pass the Farm to Fork strategy to a full vote in October.