Coinciding with World Environment Day, the Olivares Vivos model is consolidating its position as a European example of how restoring biodiversity in agricultural landscapes can enhance the resilience and profitability of rural areas. The Special LIFE Award 2026 endorses a way of producing that brings life and future back to Mediterranean olive groves.
The olive grove approaches summer with fruit already formed and a promising fruit set, but also with challenges that will demand precision in irrigation, plant health, and nutrition. After a winter of intense rainfall, the technical support of BALAM Agriculture becomes essential to turn this potential into a solid and efficient campaign.
According to data from the International Olive Council (IOC) compiled by the European Commission, global production will fall by 3% compared to 2024/25, reaching 3.48 million tonnes.
We analyse the EU–Mercosur agreement and its consequences for the Spanish olive sector together with Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Andalucía: a deal presented as an opportunity,
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Four consecutive tenders are established that will allow storing the necessary quantities until the rebalancing of the olive oil market is achieved.
The commissioner has announced the imminent presentation of a proposed regulation for the opening of a measure to help private storage of olive oil, to help adjust the offer.
