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  • Why Investing in Puglia for its Olive Trees Could Be a Costly Mistake

    Why Investing in Puglia for its Olive Trees Could Be a Costly Mistake

    Puglia is renowned for its centuries-old olive groves, planted hundreds of years ago with roots dating back 3,000 years. However, the spread of Xylella fastidiosa, a deadly plant pathogen threatens the olive tree industry for good. As you drive further south, in Salento, the scene gets worse: thousands of meters of olive tree graveyards. This…