Filiera bufalina, plafond di 30 milioni per le imprese della Piana del Sele

The production of mozzarella di bufala campana Dop relies heavily on the buffaloes of the Piana del Sele region in Salerno, which accounts for 13.2% of Italy's buffaloes and 22% of the capes. To promote sustainability, a project backed by the Fondazione Symbola, Bcc Campania Centro, Bcc Capaccio Paestum Serino, Bcc Magna Grecia, Coldiretti Campania, and Confagricoltura Salerno has been devised. This project, presented today in Eboli, will unfold in three stages: analysis, funding, and implementation.

The core of the research involves six macro-dimensions, covering the entire production cycle: substitution and reduction of chemical use, efficient water management, soil and biodiversity protection, climate change emissions reduction, by-product recovery and valorization, and animal welfare maintenance. Concrete solutions, many of which are already on the market, will be employed to mitigate environmental impact and enhance the quality of productions, reputation, and competitiveness of involved enterprises.

For agricultural activities, smart fertilizers and precision agriculture are suggested to minimize chemical fertilizer and drug usage, optimize natural resource use, and decrease soil and groundwater contamination. In buffalo rearing, nutraceutical additives, homeopathic remedies, and precision zootecny technologies can enhance buffalo health.

Tools such as environmental sensors, software for microclimate monitoring, and intelligent milking robots not only elevate hygiene and production standards but also significantly improve animal welfare and overall productivity.