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Italy Falls in World Ranking of Olive-Producing Countries – Turkey Rises to Second Place

The Italian olive sector faces challenges due to recent negative climate impacts, causing below-average harvests and a drop in global rankings. For the 2024/25 season, ISMEA reports Italian producers are expected to produce around 224,000 tons, placing Italy fifth globally. Northern regions show recovery, but declines in the south, especially Apulia, impact overall production. Climate changes have stressed plants, increase diseases, and affected regions like Calabria and Sicily.