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Italian agriculture faces crisis amid climate and economic pressures
European MEP Denis Nesci of the Fratelli d'Italia-ECR group has called for agricultural producers to be placed at the center of national and European political decisions. Nesci highlighted that the Italian agricultural sector is currently struggling with rising costs, the energy crisis, and the impacts of climate change. He emphasized the need for simpler European rules, reduced bureaucracy, and greater reciprocity in commercial exchanges to protect food sovereignty and the competitiveness of 'Made in Italy' products.
In the Trapani region of Italy, local officials are expressing similar concerns regarding the 2026 grape harvest. Salvatore Quinci, president of the Libero Consorzio Comunale di Trapani, warned that the sector requires urgent intervention. He cited persistent high temperatures, declining yields, and inadequate irrigation infrastructure—specifically leaks in water pipelines—as major threats. Additionally, the wine industry is facing commercial pressure due to significant stocks of unsold wine accumulated in recent years.
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Denis Nesci · ECR Group · Francesco Lollobrigida · Libero Consorzio Comunale di Trapani · Salvatore Quinci
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wineries are facing high levels of unsold wine and accumulated stock from previous years. www.tp24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Infrastructure issues, such as leaks in pipelines, prevent water from reaching fields despite availability in reservoirs. www.tp24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The grape harvest season is particularly complex due to high and persistent temperatures. www.tp24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ECR group in Europe is calling for less bureaucracy, more reciprocity in commercial exchanges, and protection of agricultural income. www.ilreggino.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Italian agriculture is facing a difficult phase marked by rising costs, the energy crisis, and climate change effects. www.ilreggino.it