About: Xylella outbreak
New scientific research offers hope for overcoming olive tree killer
A number of promising results from innovative EU funded research presented at the recent scientific conference suggest that we might be one step closer to beating the olive trees killer Xylella fastidiosa.
EFSA: No cure for olive plants pest, the whole EU is at risk
In two opinions released on Wednesday (15 May), the EU Food Safety Agency confirmed that there is still no known way to eradicate the xylella fastidiosa from a sick olive tree. Control measures can contain the disease, but they have to be applied, EFSA's director told EURACTIV.
Italian olive-growers denounce ‘Pontius Pilate’ EU plan
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has officially backed drastic measures adopted by the EU to combat a bacteria infection that is decimating Italy's olive crop. EURACTIV’s partner Italia Oggi reports.
EFSA confirms cause of Italian olive crop destruction
A study published yesterday (29 March) by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) confirmed that the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium is responsible for the large-scale destruction of Italy's olive crop.
Italy demands EU protection for tomatoes
On top of an increase in imports of Tunisian olive oil, Italy is also worried about competition from Moroccan tomato growers. EURACTIV Italy reports.