Emilia-Romagna allocates millions for agricultural aid and weather monitoring

water infrastructure investment agricultural subsidies Emilia-Romagna economy Euro-Mediterranean water security fertilizer cost relief

Emilia-Romagna has launched a 22.4 million euro aid package to support the agricultural sector against rising energy and fertilizer costs driven by Middle East instability. The plan includes 19.6 million euros from EU and national funds to assist crops like cereals, maize, and forage, alongside 2.8 million euros from regional Feasr funds to support fruit, vegetable, and wine producers.

Additionally, the regional government has allocated 2.3 million euros to enhance the Rirer hydrological and meteorological monitoring network. Managed by Arpae, this infrastructure is vital for weather alerts and civil protection emergency management.

In broader economic news, at the One Water Forum in Rome, Acea Chief Transformation Officer Marco Pastorello highlighted a massive global investment gap in water infrastructure. A study conducted with the World Economic Forum suggests that addressing the 6.5 trillion euro investment gap could generate significant GDP growth and millions of jobs across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

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Acea · Arpae · Carabinieri · Emilia-Romagna · European Union · Manuela Rontini · Marco Pastorello · Rirer · World Economic Forum

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Emilia-Romagna Regional Council approved a total funding of 2.3 million euros. tr24.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Manuela Rontini stated that the monitoring network is a fundamental infrastructure of the civil protection system. tr24.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The management and maintenance of the Rirer network is entrusted to Arpae through the Hydro-meteo-climate Service (Simc). tr24.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The funding includes an additional 150,000 euros compared to previously planned resources. tr24.it