Ministry of Agriculture: Salfit Agriculture Directorate and the Public Safety Committee have completed field inspections of 23 olive oil mills in preparation for the 2026 season.

September 30, 2026

Salfit Directorate of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Public Safety Committee, has concluded its field inspections of olive presses across Salfit Governorate. These inspections aimed to assess the olive mills' readiness for the 2026 olive season and verify their compliance with necessary operational requirements, paving the way for the issuance of operating permits to those that meet the standards.
The field visits covered 23 mechanized olive presses distributed throughout the governorate. Inspectors examined the facilities and operational equipment, ensuring readiness and adherence to the regulations required for receiving and processing the olive harvest during the season.
The Directorate announced that the official start date for olive press operations for the current season is October 11, 2026, urging press owners to finalize all necessary procedures and requirements prior to commencing operations on the scheduled date.
These inspections are part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s preparations for the agricultural season and efforts to strengthen oversight of olive presses. They aim to ensure operational readiness in accordance with approved standards, thereby helping to maintain the quality and safety of the olive oil and better serve the farmers.