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Athene - Reestablishing olive growth and agroforestry



Some of Gaia's award winning olives, including the types Carolea, Frantoio, Leccino and Wild olivesOlive tree in full bloomDakron, used to prevent the greedy 'Evil Mac Weaver', from climbing up the olive treeAll hands on deck - Carmen and Rudolf helping out with the olive pickingVolunteers chipping in during harvesting time
Carolea olives before harvestYoung potted plants of Maltese Rock Centaury and Aleppo Pine.Gaia harvest before pressingJoe (left) time after a long slog picking the small wild olivesZeppi's certified organic olive press at Fawwara
Wild olives entering the pressFrontoio entering the pressFrantoio being pressedZeppi supervising the pressingOlive oil being filtered after pressing

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- Olive Fruit Facts

- Olive Oil History

- Olive Oil Health Benefits

- Ta' Zeppi Olive Oil

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