May 10, 2016 | Australia, Environment, Olive Oil News
The hot weather at the start of October and some wet and windy days is expected to reduce the amount of olive oil produced by Boundary Bend Limited in north-west Victoria by about 20 per cent this season.
Apr 19, 2016 | Environment, International News/Trends
A recent Andalusia-focused study has confirmed the absence of the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium in a range of the region’s agriculture. The 600 tests were administered on olive, almond, and citrus trees, as well as ornamental plants — and all in the Andalusian regions...
Apr 19, 2016 | Environment, International News/Trends, Research
European Union research has confirmed what has been wreaking havoc on olive trees in Italy and France – and points to a possible solution.
Apr 19, 2016 | Australia, Environment, General Olive News
The 2016 olive harvest is now in full swing across Western Australia’s south coast. Recent rain and warm weather means that groves in the Esperance region have ripened earlier than expected.
Feb 16, 2016 | Environment, International News/Trends, Olive business
Under the five-year (2015-2020) plan, the Punjab government would provide two million olive saplings free of cost to the farmers of Potohar region.
Dec 10, 2015 | Environment, International News/Trends, Olive business, Olive Oil News
The European Commission says it will provide seven million euros (£5m) to fund research into a disease that poses a “very serious threat” to olive trees. The announcement was made at a scientific workshop in Brussels that focused on the most effective ways...
