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Impact of climate change on olive trees
Fayyad Fayyad, the Director-General of the Palestinian Olive Council, warned of the impacts of climate change on the olive sector in Palestine, anticipating a decline in productivity of up to 40% by the year 2050. He pointed to a rise in temperatures of 1.4°C since 1950, with a projected increase of up to 4.5°C by the end of the century. Additionally, the number of rainy days and total rainfall have decreased by 15%. Climate change has also led to a deterioration in olive quality and an increase in the "mouaama" phenomenon (alternating drought and heavy rain cycles). It is expected that olive oil production will fall to around 60,000 tons by 2050, compared to an annual average of 100,000 tons. Fayyad called for the adoption of urgent strategies to mitigate damage, including improving irrigation and farming practices and supporting farmers through insurance systems.
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