TRAINING SHAPE VERY SIMILAR TO THE NATURAL GROWTH HABIT OF THE OLIVE TREE. THE TREES ARE BUSHY, HAVE A SHORT TRUNK AND ARE GROWN VERY CLOSELY TOGETHER ALONG THE ROW TO FORM AN UNINTERRUPTED EXPANSE. THIS SHAPE CONTINUES TO BE USED TO FORM WINDBREAKS, NORMALLY USING ERECT GROWING CULTIVARS.
Winners of the 26th edition of the Mario Solinas Quality Award Northern Hemisphere
Spain, Italy, Tunisia and China are the countries of origin of the twenty extra virgin olive oils that have received this quality award this year. The International Olive Council (IOC) is pleased to announce the winners of...
IOC and Azerbaijan reinforce cooperation following recent accession
The International Olive Council (IOC) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan on 20 April for a working visit aimed at strengthening institutional dialogue and consolidating cooperation...
Global excellence in extra virgin olive oil under evaluation at the 26th Mario Solinas Quality Award
International Jury convenes in Madrid to assess 123 EVOOs from across the northern hemisphere From 14 to 17 April 2026, the International Olive Council (IOC) hosted the international jury of the 26th edition of the Mario...

