Wildfires originating in Valpaços have destroyed olive groves and vineyards in Mirandela. Producers report major losses and production compromised for 2026. Azeite a Norte stands in solidarity with those who have lost what took a lifetime to build.

A technical report published in Agroportal reveals that olive oil production costs in Portugal range from €2.5 to over €12 per litre. The traditional dryland groves of Trás-os-Montes are the most expensive to run — and the least supported. Here's what that means for producers, buyers and visitors.