Small-scale olive oil producers take on the mega farms
Ever wondered why you can buy a beautiful house in a Mediterranean village for just €1? Moments from your favourite holiday destinations, abandoned groves serve as a stark reminder of the reality facing rural communities. Small farming—quite literally—doesn't pay the bills. There’s been an exodus from the countryside to the cities, leaving behind charming little villages and the deserted lands around them. This week the Financial Times wrote a feature entitled "Olive oil heartlands battle ...