Spain: The olive oil campaign in Córdoba begins with a harvest of more than 5,000 tons in October

Published 2024년 11월 18일

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October saw an increase in olive oil production in Córdoba, Spain, with a total of 5,372 tonnes, which is 1,000 tonnes more than the previous year. With an estimated 8-10% of the total harvested, the production is on track to widespread in November, potentially reaching 271,000 tonnes, a significant increase from previous campaigns. However, the production figures are not yet final and are subject to weather conditions. At a national level, Spain's olive oil production is estimated to be higher than last year but lower than the average of the past five years due to drought conditions. globally, olive oil production is expected to increase by 10-20% from last year, reaching approximately 2.8-3 million tonnes. Asaja Córdoba is calling for the reduced price of olive oil to be passed on to consumers, highlighting the increased production costs and stating that the cost of olive oil should be affordable for consumers based on current prices.

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The agricultural organisation Asaja Córdoba has reported that olive oil production in the province of Córdoba in October was 5,372 tonnes, 1,000 more than last year at the same time, according to data from the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA). So far, it is estimated that approximately eight or ten percent of the total has been harvested, with the campaign expected to become widespread throughout November. Asaja has reported that, therefore, with the rain in recent weeks, the Andalusian Government's estimate for Córdoba could be reached, reaching 271,000 tonnes of oil, 78.7% more than the final production of the last campaign and 28.1% more than the average of the last five campaigns. However, it specified that "all are estimates that depend on the weather from now until the end of the harvest." As for yields, in irrigated areas they are average, although in some dry lands the yields are not good due to the water stress they suffered during September. In addition, there ...

Source: Cuaderno Agrario