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Water management and climate resilience in Vercelli rice

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Discussions regarding water usage in the Vercelli rice industry have centered on the environmental impact of irrigation. Davide Gilardino, President of the Province of Vercelli, defended rice farming against claims that it is a primary driver of water consumption in the Piedmont region. Citing data from the Associazione Irrigazione Ovest Sesia (AIOS), Gilardino argued that the irrigation system follows a cyclical process where approximately 1.2 billion cubic meters of water are returned to the natural system from the 1.5 billion cubic meters withdrawn from local rivers. Addressing these themes of water management and climate change, the second Risò International Rice Festival is scheduled for September 11 to 14 13 in Vercelli. The Organized by the Municipality and Province of Vercelli in collaboration with the Ente Nazionale Risi, the event aims to promote Italian rice as a symbol of cultural heritage and international development. The inaugural ceremony on September 11 is expected to host Italian include Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, alongside ambassadors from thirty countries. Meloni. The festival will include discussions among scientists and industry experts regarding severe droughts and will feature a commemorative display marking 160 years since the construction of the Cavour Canal. Confcooperative Agroalimentare e Pesca Piemonte has confirmed its seminars on global market impacts and climate change, with participation in the festival, which runs from September 11 to 13. Piedmont is a critical hub for the industry, containing over 119,000 hectares CIA (Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori) regarding the future of the European rice paddies, representing approximately half of Italy’s total rice-growing surface. Fabrizio Risso, president of Confcooperative Agroalimentare e Pesca Piemonte, stated that sector. Additionally, the festival provides a platform to address complex challenges such as climate change, water management, Fondazione Marazzato will host an exhibition of historic machinery and market instability. vintage tractors. In addition to the festival, the Ente Nazionale Risi will host an Open Day on September 8 at the Rice Research Center in Castello d’Agogna. This event will showcase the ‘Fertiriso’ project, which focuses on soil fertility and mitigating environmental issues in rice paddies. The center also plans to present new rice varieties developed through genetic improvement and artificial crossing techniques designed to address climate change challenges.

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  1. 2026-09-08 22:47 UTC Water management and climate resilience in Vercelli rice
  2. 2026-09-02 15:54 UTC Water management and climate resilience in Vercelli rice
  3. 2026-08-31 17:32 UTC Water management in Vercelli rice farming
  4. 2026-08-28 12:15 UTC Water management in Vercelli rice farming

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