Olive harvest in the Ruster Hügelland: Record surprise with 133 kilograms

Olive harvest in the Ruster Hügelland: Record surprise with 133 kilograms

In the picturesque region of Ruster Hügelland, this year's olive harvest is successfully completed. The farmers were able to harvest a total of 133 kilograms of olives, which corresponds to an increase of around 20 kilograms compared to the previous year. This positive development is a small ray of hope for domestic agriculture, which not only tries to profile itself through the cultivation of traditional crops, but also through innovative projects.

It is particularly noteworthy that the harvest took place about two weeks earlier than usual. This temporal shift could be due to various climatic factors and the growing techniques of farmers. There are currently 1,270 olive trees in Mörbisch and Rust, supplemented by an olive grove in Rechnitz. However, only about a quarter of these trees bear fruit, which will make future production appear promising in the coming years.

olive pressing in Italy

After the harvest, the olives were transported to Italy for pressing. 18 liters of olive oil could be obtained from this year's harvest. The special thing about this oil is that it is currently only available from special tastings and is not yet sold on the market. So if you have the opportunity, you should not miss this rarity. The uniqueness of the Burgenland olive oil is underlined by the high quality standards and the careful processing, which is becoming increasingly popular in the region.

The extension and the type of care that grant the olive trees are crucial for the quality of the oil. Despite the small amount, it turns out that the local olives have the potential to make a name. More and more people in the region are starting to revive the cultivation and processing of olives, which takes up an old tradition and continues in a modern form. The increase in harvesting quantities compared to the previous year is a positive sign of the future of this project.

With the increasing number of olive trees and the growing interest in olive oil production, the region is now aiming to further expand the olive harvest and the range of olive oil in the coming years. The combination of traditional knowledge and modern cultivation techniques could play a key role here. This project is not only important for farmers, but could also be an enrichment for gourmets and culinary delights.

The olive concepts could continue to be researched in order to perhaps even develop a special product line of Burgenland olive oil. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the next few years. The first steps have already been taken and interest is growing.

For a detailed view of the topic and further information about the still young olive oil production in Burgenland, See the current reporting on Burgenland.ORF .