Italy farmers demand wolf management and compensation reforms

Livestock farmers in Italy's Marche and Emilia-Romagna regions are calling for urgent action and policy changes following increased wolf attacks on domestic animals. In Macerata, Coldiretti has highlighted a critical gap in regional compensation policies, noting that calves, lambs, and foals under one month old are currently excluded from reimbursements.

Farmers argue that this exclusion disproportionately affects those practicing extensive grazing, as newborn animals are the most vulnerable to predators. Beyond the immediate loss of the animal, producers face long-term impacts on reproductive cycles and future farm income.

In the Rimini area, local residents and community leaders have expressed frustration after a proposal for a structured wolf monitoring and containment plan was rejected. Reports from the region include attacks on domestic dogs and sightings of wolves near residential areas, leading to concerns for public safety and the viability of local farming operations.