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Ismea officials announced readiness to implement measures from the Coltiva Italia bill, focusing on generational renewal, female entrepreneurship, and land access. The proposed plan included a 150 million euro refinancing for the ‘Più Impresa’ measure to support farm modernization and a mechanism providing young farmers with ten year free land loans. Following these announcements, the Italian Senate has passed the ColtivaItalia bill, allocating over 1 approximately 1.18 billion euros to the agricultural sector. The legislation includes funds, which are expected to become available in early 2027 pending the issuance of implementing decrees, are distributed across several key areas. These include 300 million euros each for strategic supply chains, livestock, the Allevamento Italia plan to reduce beef imports, and the National Olive Plan 2026–2030. Other Additional allocations include 70 million euros for a food sovereignty fund to support sectors such as wheat and corn, and 150 million euros for support through mortgages and grants for entrepreneurship credit, specifically targeting women and young people in agriculture. through mortgages and grants. The law legislation also establishes a special commissioner for Xylella until 2028, introduces mortgage moratoria for businesses affected by disease, and implements new protections and labeling requirements for ‘Made in Italy’ products. Recent details from the approved legislation specify a total of approximately 1.18 billion euros. To protect the landscape, the law prohibits the removal of DOP and IGP olive trees for photovoltaic or wind energy installations. It also establishes a municipal land bank to recover abandoned agricultural areas, areas and provides support for mountain farming, and introduces new labeling regulations for vinegar. The National Olive Oil Plan (2026–2030) specifically aims to increase extra virgin olive oil production by 25% through new plantings, mill modernization, and efforts to combat Xylella. farming. Promoted by Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, the plan also introduces utilizes advanced scientific tools, such as genomic and isotopic mapping, to verify product origins and combat counterfeiting. While the law is finalized, funds are expected to become available in early 2027, pending the issuance of implementing decrees.