A statement by the Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued on March 21 ahead of World Meteorological Day confirmed that 2016 was the hottest year on record.
And if you want more proof of the change in climatic conditions, read the experiences of our Queensland grower contributors in Part 1 of the 2017 Harvest Outlook feature, published in the March edition of Olivegrower & Processor.