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May. 4, 2022
Researchers Reintroduce Bats to Andalusian Olive Groves to Combat Pests
Following research in Spain and Portugal, the LIFE Olivares Vivos project aims to reintroduce bats to olive groves, bringing more efficient pest control and soil fertilization.
Apr. 25, 2022
Heat, Drought Causing Forest Die-Offs Globally
Forests play a vital role in stabilizing the climate by regulating ecosystems and protecting biodiversity, but rising temperatures and drier weather are putting them at risk.
Apr. 6, 2022
Improving Olive Grove Biodiversity Helps Fight Xylella Fastidiosa and Climate Change
Scientists and farmers at the latest LIFE Resilience project workshop in Portugal discussed how nature and technology will shape the future of European olive growing.
Feb. 8, 2022 News Briefs
Conservationists Hope to Replicate Success of Biodiversity Project in Northeast Spain
Feb. 8, 2022 World
Research on Olive Biodiversity Is Key to Tackling Climate Change
Dec. 15, 2021 News Briefs
Oct. 27, 2021 News Briefs
Study: Agricultural Intensification Hurts Olive Grove Productivity
Oct. 26, 2021 World
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.
Sep. 27, 2021
Expanding Agriculture and Climate Change are Placing the World’s Endemic Species at Risk
A conservation group has warned that one-third of the species on its “survival watchlist” are now at high risk of extinction.
Sep. 20, 2021
Most Agricultural Spending Does More Harm Than Good, UN Report Claims
Much of the $540 billion provided to the agriculture sector each year harms the environment, harms vulnerable populations and creates market inequalities.
Sep. 16, 2021
Nearly One-Third of Wild Tree Species Are Threatened with Extinction, Report Warns
Over the past 300 years, the forested areas on our planet have shrunk by 40 percent, researchers found.
Sep. 15, 2021
Editors from 200 Health Journals Warn Climate Change Is Creating Global Health Crises
Increasing global temperatures are putting more people at risk from a multitude of maladies, ranging from tropical and zoonotic diseases to air pollution.
Sep. 14, 2021
Proposed Label Would Allow Consumers to Compare Sustainability of Food Items
Researchers in France say the label would grade foods' environmental footprint based on its farming practices, biodiversity impact and effect on climate change.
Aug. 17, 2021
Europe Announces Plan to Plant 3 Billion Trees by 2030
The E.U. hopes to convince farmers to be one of the driving forces in the effort to plant the new trees.
Jun. 15, 2021
Climate Change Topped Agenda as World Leaders Met in Cornwall for G7
Heads of state from the world’s seven wealthiest liberal democracies and their guests pledged to continue reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability after meeting in England.
May. 20, 2021
Deforestation and Industrial Agriculture Spur Zoonotic Diseases, Study Finds
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research examines the association between the emergence of zoonotic diseases, forest clearance and monocultures.
Apr. 2, 2021
Biodiversity Program Succeeds in Restoring Species to Olive Groves
Olive farms following the Olivares Vivos program recorded a 30-percent increase in flora and fauna. The value of their EVOOs is expected to rise too.
Dec. 5, 2019
Stewardship and Excellence at García de la Cruz
Five generations of the García de la Cruz family have a hand in their award-winning brand from La Mancha.
Aug. 27, 2019
Rediscovering Ancient Varieties to Meet Today's Challenges
Recovered ancient olive cultivars seem to provide a good answer to today's challenges such as those posed by climate change, extreme temperatures and pests.
Apr. 15, 2019
Lavandin Introduced in Spanish Olive Groves to Prevent Erosion
Lavandin is the most recent crop being planted in Andalusia to help prevent erosion, promote biodiversity and provide farmers with supplemental income.
Oct. 16, 2018
Study in Spain Confirms Olive Tree as Strategic Crop to Recover Biodiversity
Olive groves have lost a lot of their biodiversity, but according to new findings of a study in Andalusia, there still are opportunities for recovery.
Jul. 9, 2018
Biodynamic Farming: Somewhere Between Science and Faith
Olive groves at the award-winning farm Marina Palusci are managed in accordance with biodynamics, a much-debated but often successful method.