Italian agriculture takes Pnrr funds. Is this the epilogue of tractors?
The agrivoltaic decree grants funding for sustainable agriculture. The confusion in the tractor protest
Tractor revolt: "The Government makes foolish choices". “Irresponsible to say no to an anti-sovereign list”: Bellanova speaks (IV)
Interview with Teresa Bellanova, former Minister of Agriculture and director of Italia Viva: "We must take into account the farmers' protest but the Government has made mistakes after mistakes because it has a backward idea of the sector and does not know how to innovate", Here's what it would do...
Agriculture: the Government doesn't like organic farming. The certified companies protest
The funds in the finance are considered inadequate by FederBio and WWF - The contradictions between crops with and without pesticides - The problem of final prices
Widespread Agri-Food Festival: MarsicaLand invites you to discover the Italian vegetable garden
On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th a weekend of meetings with the tasteful artisans of Marsica and Fucino begins. Tastings and talk shows are scheduled for a journey through the excellence of the area: known for its…
From CDP and BPM 30 million euros to Caputo flours for investments in Molise
Two banks support a centenary company from the South for a new completely green mill.
Webuild and Saipem together in Australia for a 2,56 billion euro contract
The plant, which will have a production capacity of over 2 million tonnes of urea per year, will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world and will guarantee the highest standards of sustainability in the production processes.
Social agriculture between integration and growing turnover: the award ceremony of four special projects in 2022 in Rome
Social farming is established in Italian farms. Good inclusion practices for young people, women and vulnerable people are spreading from North to South
Beekeeping: the turnover is growing. Apicoltura Vangelisti passes to the IDeA Agro fund
The historic Apiculture Vangelisti of Tuscany joins the IDeA Agro group. Example of strengthening Italian agribusiness in an innovative and sustainable sector
Agriculture: Italian companies for the bioeconomy. There is the Biogas Consortium project for widespread ecological refineries
Farms struggling for fertilizers due to war in Ukraine. The "Farming for future" project of the Italian Biogas Consortium gains momentum
Vignaioli Artigiani Naturali: in Rome from 5 to 7 November the Spontaneous Wine Fair
Wineries from all over Italy to Rome and tasting counters of over 300 types of natural wine. Produced without predefined protocols according to a philosophy based solely on environmental sustainability
Biogas: the South is asking for funding for new plants. The government accelerates the tenders for the agroecological transition
Puglia aspires to become the leading region of the South for biogas and biomethane. More than 150 farmers respond to the Biogas Consortium's appeal for funding
Balsamic vinegar of Modena: Ministry of Agricultural Policies award for product protection and consumer information
The Ministry has renewed the role of the Consortium for balsamic vinegar in the promotion and protection of an Italian excellence. The fight against imitations.
The Draghi government frees up funds for Agrisolare: a tender from the PNRR to reduce energy spending
The Mipaaf tender opens a new path for photovoltaics in order to reduce the cost of energy in agriculture. The panels will go on the roofs and will not touch the ground
CNH: from the Mise ok to the electric hybrid tractor: investment of 39,4 million, concessions for 7,9 million
The project for the development of the hybrid electric tractor for ecological agriculture has been approved by the Mise. The new technology will be manufactured in the Modena plant
The microgreens of “Prime folletoline”: the zero impact company from Ravenna by Oscar Green
Nilo Sori, a young entrepreneur, grows salads and herbs, reducing water and soil consumption by 90% and ensures more vitamins and nutrients than the leafy plant
Blue economy: after mushrooms, salads are also born from coffee grounds
An idea of the Tuscan Circular Farm that has embraced the Blue Economy model where waste is transformed into a resource
Slow Food: the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils in Italy Tuscany is unbeatable but Campania, Sicily and Puglia are honored
The best Italian extra virgin olive oils selected by the Slow Food Guide according to the principle of a clean and fair healthy product. All companies indicated by region. Biologics are on the increase
Borgo diVino tour: ten stops to taste quality wines and make sustainable tourism among historic villages
From May to October it will be possible to taste 900 labels from over 300 wineries with the involvement of the main players in the area
Tamburi enters agritech: agreement to acquire 28,5% of Simbiosi, company of the heirs of the Nobel Natta
With the acquisition Tamburi enters a strategic segment of the global economy based on circular economy, fight against waste, rationalization of resources and energy saving
EU agriculture: war affects sustainability policy, but 17 associations want to defend it
To cope with the difficulties posed by the war, many argue the need to switch to a less sustainable EU agriculture, but 17 Italian associations oppose
Pastalive: durum wheat pasta without plowing to safeguard soil biodiversity
A project that started in 2019 to safeguard the future of wheat crops. Agricultural soil is dying, declares Lino Falcone, grain grower, we are called to its conservation.
Natural wines in Rome from all over the world for the Wild Wine Fair
Over 600 labels from small wineries, from Spain to Ukraine, will be present on 13 and 14 March in the Eur's Spazio Novecento. Watchwords nature and sustainability
Quality food brings Campania to the top of the Regions with record turnover
The leap forward of a Region still grappling with environmental issues - The network of agricultural businesses rewarded by the markets - All European funds spent in 2021
Snails are becoming more and more popular, and not only on the table, but production is not enough
An interesting sector with multiple outlets in the gastronomic, cosmetic and medical fields. Consumption has grown by 83% in 10 years. A turnover of 350 million euros but we have to import it
Planet Farms, in Brianza salads and aromatic herbs from the largest vertical greenhouse in Europe
A sustainable greenhouse that allows you to grow more, reduce space and waste. It is the largest vertical farm in Europe and is located on the outskirts of Milan. A completely eco-sustainable food self-production project developed by the Brianza-based company…
The chestnut: a planet to be rediscovered, from the fruit to the tree, including its economic potential
As the world's leading producer of chestnuts, Italy is now forced to import them. There is a growing demand for quality products that we are unable to satisfy. Malaguti: the sector has considerable potential both from a nutritional point of view…
The best bar in Italy is in Magione (PG), the new frontier of eco-sustainable consumption
Gambero rosso's Guide to Italian bars awards CM CENTUMBRIE in Magione [Pg]. "A new generation structure" from the choice of foods, to the seasonality of materials, from the use of recyclable materials to renewable sources. The list of all the best Bars…
500 public development banks (Cdp for Italy) for sustainable recovery
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti hosted the Common Summit 2021 in Rome in which over 500 development banks from all over the world made important commitments for sustainable recovery, the fight against climate change, food security…
The PNRR goes to the aid of the irrigation consortia
The reorganization of irrigation systems as a strategic choice for the new agriculture and for the territories. The money from the PNRR opens up new scenarios.
Food, health, recovery: the food turning point at the UN Food Summit
The summit on food systems opens, the first in the history of the UN. Fighting hunger is no longer just a question of quantity: the quality of food and the need to completely rethink the system come into play: 130 countries…
Agriculture: record exports for Made in Italy and appeal to the banks
Confagricoltura appeal for new loans to businesses. Connection with government policies. 2021 could end with a record level of 50 billion euros of Made in Italy agri-food products destined for foreign markets
The Costigliole square pepper from which eco-gastronomy was born is a Slow Food Presidium
Fleshy, fragrant and tasty variety, cultivated in the alluvial plain of the Tanaro river in the early 900s. It experienced considerable commercial success and then gave way to more profitable crops. 13 years ago the seed was also lost. Carlo Petrini in…
Spighe Verdi: Piedmont at the top of the virtuous rural municipalities for land management
The Spighe Verdi 2021 have been assigned. Piedmont is in the lead, followed by Marche and Tuscany. The goal: to reward rural municipalities engaged in a virtuous path that benefits the environment and the quality of life of the entire community and aims to enhance areas today…
Collective agricultural land: forgotten by politics and to be considered a "common good"
A heritage cultivated with wheat, wines, vegetables, managed by the communities is at risk of speculation. An appeal.
A whole summer to see how many young people enjoy working in the countryside
Draghi's government program has put the recovery of abandoned land in the sustainable agriculture mega-project. 16.000 hectares available
Agriculture 4.0 prefers biogas
The energy source stimulates circular micro-processes. The Biogas Consortium pushes on the Farming For Future project and looks to the funds of the PNRR
Quality energy and agriculture: the wealth of agro-voltaics
An Enea project and the resources of the PNRR highlight the validity of a green source. The connection between environment, energy and health.
Post Covid agriculture: funding, opportunities for relaunch
Greater scope for eco-sustainable programs. A provision of the Liquidity Decree applies, while there is no agreement on the distribution of funds for rural development.
Salvi: climate change, a real pandemic for agriculture
The president of Fruitimprese raises the alarm: the climate changes underway could lead to an epochal crisis in the agricultural economy in our country. Measures are urgently needed that must concern the legislative system for the protection of companies, the cost of labour, the strategy of…
Sustainable agriculture: foreign refugees go to class
The project promoted by the Reale Foundation to recruit manpower and have a transparent food Made in Italy. A platform for supply and demand
Solo, the new wine from Merlese, a Sangiovese-Merlot cross
Solo, the new wine from the Umberto Cesari winery in Castel San Pietro Terme sees the light after years of studies in collaboration with the University of Bologna. It is produced with Merlese grapes, a vine born from the marriage between Sangiovese and Merlot.…
Basil in aquaponics: a sustainable and productive method
King of the aromatic plants of Mediterranean cuisine, protagonist of Genoese pesto, basil lends itself very well to cultivation in aquaponics, a sustainable solution to the depletion of water resources on the planet. The organoleptic characteristics are preserved and productivity is increased…
Let it beans! Legumes, a low-cost protein that is good for health and the environment
Considered the meat of the poor, they were a sustainable alternative until after the Second World War but over time they have been neglected. The Slow Beans network is promoting a series of events to raise everyone's awareness of a new culture of legumes, the staple dish of…
New Deal: the government to the test of bio-agriculture
Appeal for an agricultural policy that pays attention to sustainable production. The demand for adequate space in the ecological transition
Organic wine in cans: ZAI focuses on young people
A group of five entrepreneurs aims at the youth market with quality canned wines. The colorful cans of the various wines speak languages borrowed from comics. Recyclable aluminum gives a fresh sensation. Each can equals two glasses.
Whoever cleans the paths gets a free meal at the Pepenero Hosteria on the Island of Elba
It's called "Food fort Tash" the commendable initiative of Marco Olmetti chef in love with his territory and its flavors. Those who defend the environment are rewarded. His restaurant is an aggregation of small artisans and farmers who believe in this project
Buttiglieddru, the tomato of the past that respects nature
The buttiglieddru, a new Slow Food presidium, brings the flavor of Sicilian tomatoes of the past to the table. It is a concentrate of beneficial properties. Above all, it is grown without pesticides but with antagonistic insects in compliance with the old agricultural practices