High cost of fertilisers, Lollobrigida: 136 million euros in aid to farmers
Green light to the decree from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry which makes operational an extraordinary intervention of 136 million euros to compensate farmers struggling...
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests has approved a decree making available €136 million to compensate farmers affected by the rising cost of fertilizers. The funding, which includes €45 million from the European Union's agricultural crisis reserve and €91 million from national resources, will support over 547,000 Italian farmers.
The aid will cover 50% of the increased fertilizer costs for crops such as cereals, wheat, rice, and sugar beets, and will be paid directly into the beneficiaries' accounts. The measure is part of efforts to support the agricultural sector amid international market challenges, according to Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida.
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