Prevention of damage from frost, promotion of designations of wine origin, milk and cheese supply chain. From the Northern Italy the latest news of the week.
Emilia Romagna
Frost damage, call for investments in damage prevention
New contributions are arriving for agricultural companies in Emilia Romagna that intend to invest in the prevention of damage from frost and natural disasters, in particular those in spring mainly linked to fruit production potential. The announcement, for a total of 6 million euros in financingaims to cover up to 70% of the eligible cost of the investment and will support agricultural businesses in the purchase and installation of fans and burners with anti-frost function and the coverage – equal to 3% of the eligible amount – of the general technical costs incurred by farmers. Interventions may also consist ofimplementation of existing irrigation systems with the addition of a supply line. The deadline for submitting applications is set for 1pm on 6 September 2024.
Wine, calls for the promotion of designation of origin labels
Almost 29 million euros for the promotion of wines with designation of origin on non-EU markets. The two tenders amount to this much, the first regional one worth 7.2 million and the second of the Ministry from 21.7. The new calls that have just opened will be able to receive applications by 3 July 2024 for national projects and until 22 July for regional and multi-regional projects.
“Our task is to support winemaking businesses, protect farmers’ incomes and guarantee quality work in one of our most important supply chains – underlines the Agriculture Councilor of the Emilia Romagna Region Alessio Mammi – there promotion towards third countries it is a fundamental step that allows us to make our quality products known and brought all over the world, supporting companies in the most attractive markets for our wine”.
Among the actions to be financed there are certainly participation in international fairs and exhibitions, advertising and information campaigns. The recognized contribution will be up to 50% of the eligible expenditure, for a minimum expenditure of 100 thousand euros up to a maximum expenditure of 8 million.
Lombardy
Dairy, the next edition of B2Cheese presented
The 25 and 26 September next will be held in Bergamo there third edition of B2Cheesethe only international B2B fair in the sector dairy organized in Italy. The show, presented in Milan, involves one of the most strategic sectors of the agro-industry, with fundamental impacts for inland and mountain areas.
“We are proud to support the third edition of B2Cheese – explained the Agriculture Councilor of the Lombardy Region Alessandro Beduschi – this event celebrates dairy excellence by bringing it to the attention of professional operators, Italian and above all international. We are there Region that produces half of Italian milk, which makes innovation and the search for increasingly innovative fresh products the pride of the sector. 15 PDO cheeses with an economic value of over 1.4 billion euros, equal to 78% of the entire PDO economy in Lombardy”.
Alongside production and seasoning companies, related sectors will also be present, from food tech to logistics, through distribution and consultancy, up to trade associations and protection consortia.
