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Labour Minister wages war on gangmastering. Image shows Mnister Calderone.

Minister of Labour Declares War on Gangmastering

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Our primary aim is to unequivocally declare war on gangmastering,” stated Minister of Labour Marina Calderone during a press conference.

agricultural production down in 2023. Image shows harvesting of grapes

Agricultural production down in 2023 due to weather events

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian agricultural production declined last year as wine, fruit, and olive oil output were significantly impacted by extreme weather events linked to climate change, according to national statistics bureau ISTAT on Tuesday.

Milan smog is one example of the environmental crisis Italy faces.

Italy Gripped by Environmental Crisis

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A blanket of smog hangs over Milan, reservoirs stand empty in Sicily, and wine production plummets in Piedmont, just a snapshot of the environmental crisis gripping Italy.

Hottest year ever, Coldiretti reckons. Image shows cracked, dry ground. Image by Sven Lachmann from Pixabay

Coldiretti says 2023 is likely the hottest year ever

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to Coldiretti, there’s a very high likelihood that 2023 will be recorded as the hottest year ever, exceeding a 99% probability. This conclusion is based on forecasts from the Noaa database, which has been tracking global temperatures since 1850.

Italy’s cereal harvest could be 60% down

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the day Russia refuses to renew its grain export deal with Ukraine, cereal producers says the Italian harvest could be down 60% this year. This puts extra pressure on food production, and would lead to price increases.

Agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers

Coldiretti report states 53% of Tuscan agricultural firms employ migrant workers

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent report conducted by Italy’s largest agricultural association Coldiretti, titled “Immigrants and Agriculture in the Tuscany Region”, reveals 53% of agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers.

Meloni at Coldiretti event Milan 11020 Rossella Papetti/AGF/Shutterstock

Meloni vows to put Italy’s national interests first at Coldiretti event

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni, leader of far-right party Brothers of Italy (Fdl) and most likely Italy’s next PM, vowed to put Italy’s national interests first in tackling soaring energy costs. However, she says it shouldn’t be seen as nationalistic or populist.

Wine: 10% reduction in grape harvest

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2022 grape harvest in Italy kicks off at least seven days earlier than last year due to drought and heat over 40 degrees. The overly warm climate sees a cut in production by 10% nationwide.

Cork tree forest in Sardinia - agriculture

Food and Agriculture in Sardinia

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Agriculture: Sardinia produced a record-breaking almost 50 metre ricotta – the largest in the world. Meanwhile, the international cork promotion campaign highlighted Sardinia’s contribution to the Italian cork production.