Technical tour of Chilean producers to Spain and Portugal showed the latest advances in plantation systems and new varieties of olive trees

Published 2024년 11월 20일

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Spain's olive oil production is projected to recover, with estimates for the 2024-2025 campaign reaching 1,262,300 tons, a 48% increase from the previous harvest and 4% above the average of the last six harvests. This recovery is significant not only for the Iberian Peninsula but also globally, especially with the evaluation of new olive varieties like Lecciana and Coriana in Spain and their potential adaptation in Chile. These varieties are being considered for their adaptability to water shortages and their compatibility with other varieties, aiming to extend the harvest period and improve oil quality. The article highlights the history of olive grove evolution in Spain and Chile, particularly the development of the hedgerow system and the necessity of introducing new varieties with better adaptability and productivity.

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The projections for olive oil production in Spain are encouraging. According to data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the first estimates on the olive oil harvest indicate a prompt recovery of the average production in the country, after two extraordinarily low campaigns. The forecast published by the state body indicates that production for the 2024-2025 campaign will reach 1,262,300 tons, which would represent an increase of 48% compared to the previous harvest and would be 4% above the average of the last six harvests. Without a doubt, these figures would show a significant recovery in olive oil production, not only in the Iberian Peninsula, but also worldwide, due to the importance of production in important areas in the south of Spain and Portugal. Agromillora Sur carried out a technical tour of Chilean producers to the area of Andalusia and Extremadura in Spain and Alentejo in Portugal, regions with a predominance of the Mediterranean climate. On ...

Source: Portaldelcampo