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Italian regional funding for agriculture and SMEs

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2026-09-21 11:54 UTC → 2026-09-24 00:59 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Italian regions and the central government continue to expand financial support for agriculture and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on climate resilience and digital transitions. In the agricultural sector, the European Commission has approved €285 million in state aid for Italian agricultural, fishing, and aquaculture businesses, available until December 31, 2026, to mitigate rising fuel and fertilizer costs. A national tax credit scheme for fuel allows primary producers to apply between August 6 and September 30, 2026, for a credit covering up to 20% of diesel and gasoline costs incurred between March 1 and May 31, 2026, subject to a €90 million national cap. Recent regulatory updates have modified the 2026 Agricultural Risk Management Plan, introducing simplified insurance policies using AgriCat Fund index values. While some users reported system failures, AgriCat noted that over 12,500 damage claims were successfully processed in six days, indicating a recovery in service functionality. Regional initiatives remain active. In Lombardy, the administration has officially recognized the exceptional nature of severe weather events from July 2026. In Calabria, the regional government is investing €2 million in agricultural innovation partnerships, while the Regional Agency for Agricultural Disbursements (ARCEA) authorized over €42.5 million in funds to improve farm liquidity. In Basilicata, €20 million has been allocated for agricultural modernization. In Molise, Coldiretti has highlighted a national allocation of €136 million from European and national funds to assist farmers impacted by fertilizer price increases. The organization is also requesting that the region utilize provisions within the MASAF fertilizer decree to extend interventions to additional locally significant crops, such as grapes, stone fruits, and tomatoes. Additionally, the tax credit for agricultural diesel has been noted to extend to floriculture greenhouses.

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