563, 2,578, 750,000. Cold figures? Figures, yes, but far from cold. Actually, they are indicators of fertility, of growth and of drive. 563 olive growers have stipulated a supply contract with olive millers for olives from groves registered with the DOP Riviera Ligure oil quality plan. And in addition to these 563 olive growers following […]
We’re coming: walking in the olive field of DOP Riviera Ligure in Lucinasco
The Harvest
We pruned and fertilized the olive trees and cleared the ground. We were anxious about the adverse weather conditions and feared a parasite invasion. It’s October at last: the time has come to reap the reward of our efforts and great passion. Olive harvesting in Liguria is extremely difficult: the olive terraces are nearly always […]
Diseases and parasites of the olive tree: a continuous challenge
During the summer and in July, in particular, the biggest phytosanitary problems for the olive grove and its precious fruit arise. The growers must be extremely alert and ready to react promptly to avoid losing their entire production. An initial protective measure is to apply copper to the foliage after pruning. This treatment can be […]
Subsidies to olive growers for DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil
AGEA is in the process of paying out subsidies to olive growers that produced olives destined for DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil in the 2009-2010 season. “Unfortunately, the subsidy paid is only € 0.30 per kg of DOP Riviera Ligure Olive Oil, one-third of the maximum of € 1.00 established by Italian law”, said Carlo […]
