Greece: The olive harvest begins in Crete, this year reduced production, rain and drought

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Published Nov 8, 2023

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The olive fruit harvest has begun in Crete with reduced production and serious problems from the dako pest. The lack of rain on the island is also threatening to further decrease this year's olive oil production. Olive growers in the region are experiencing significant reductions in production and are concerned about the impact of drought on their crops.

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With reduced production and serious problems from the dako, the olive fruit harvest began in Crete. There is also a serious problem with the lack of rain on the island, which threatens to further reduce this year's olive oil production. Mr. Nikolaos Fiotakis, president of the Vouta Pelekano Agricultural Olive Cooperative, reported to AgroTypos that "the olive harvest has started for 10 days in the south of Chania Prefecture. This year production is reduced by 20% compared to last year. But in addition to a decrease in production, this year we also have a serious problem with the dako. In the summer, the problem was not apparent because we had high temperatures. Since September, however, it has become apparent that the population is very large. The implementation of dacokicide by the DAOK does not bring any substantial results. We the olive growers pay but we fail to save our olives. We should incorporate new technologies into the killing spree. We are currently using methods we ...

Source: Agrotypos