Latakia farmers report more olives but lower oil yields

Growers cite rising costs; early harvesting was suggested as one possible factor.

Latakia farmers report more olives but lower oil yields

Growers cite rising costs; early harvesting was suggested as one possible factor.

Latakia farmers and an olive-press owner told SANA that olive intake increased while oil yields fell from prior seasons. They cited fuel, electricity, transport and pressing costs; early harvesting was suggested as a possible factor, not an established sole cause.

Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)