The value of olive groves against climate change
At the end of December 2016, the fifth edition of the International Forum of Agro-póle Olivier took place in the Moroccan city of Meknès, an international meeting hosted by the organization Agro-póle Olivier ENA Meknès. In the course of the meeting, the participants adopted a series of conclusions that have been consolidated in the Meknès … Continue reading The value of olive groves against climate change
Andalusia allocates almost 30 million euros to the ecological olive grove
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Regional Government of Andalusia has paid 29.7 million euros to aid to support the ecological olive grove in Andalusia, a figure that supports farmers who are committed to increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly production systems . For the line of conversion and maintenance of organic farming in olive groves, … Continue reading Andalusia allocates almost 30 million euros to the ecological olive grove
Spanish oil at the top of world destinations
Spain’s oil has surpassed Italy’s oil in most of the world’s destinations, including emerging ones. But Asoliva’s packers are concerned about growing non-tariff barriers in the US, Australia and some Asian countries that could hamper trade. The director of the Association of the Industry and Exporter of Olive Oil (Asoliva), Rafael Pico, said in an … Continue reading Spanish oil at the top of world destinations
The Spanish citrus production will reach seven million tonnes in 2016/17
The Departments of Agriculture of the three leading producing areas Valencia, Andalusia and Murcia-have already offered these days his official capacity forecast first campaign for its territory: 3,953,226 tons (+23,6%), 2,059. 883 tons (+10.5%) and 871,000 tons (+25%), respectively. For Spain, the Citrus Management Committee (CGC) calculates a “normal production” of 7,088,421 tonnes in 2016/17, … Continue reading The Spanish citrus production will reach seven million tonnes in 2016/17
The digital agriculture seeks its place in the European Union
The growing demand for agricultural products, combined with the need to protect the environment is increasingly pressing policy makers EU to finding innovative ways to “produce more with less.” In addition, the volatility of food prices and agricultural markets has underscored the need to increase EU competitiveness worldwide so that the sector can survive long … Continue reading The digital agriculture seeks its place in the European Union
56 countries on five continents produce olive oil
A report by GEA Iberia reveals that olive oil is already produced in 56 countries on five continents, representing nine more than the 47 countries recorded in the previous study. Aspects such as geopolitical disintegration of certain nations, climate change or simple adaptation and expansion of olive cultivation to other latitudes, are some of the … Continue reading 56 countries on five continents produce olive oil