Italy: 11 million euros more for pear and kiwi producers in crisis

After the 12 million euros allocated last November, the Ministry of Agriculture has decided to allocate another 11 million euros to pear and kiwi producers, seriously affected this year by adverse climatic events and plant diseases, bringing the entire dowry at an amount of 23 million euros. Considering the two financial tranches, the largest check, for a total amount of 18 million euros, will go to pear producers who have suffered the greatest crop losses this year, mainly due to the devastating effects of late frosts. The other 5 million will be used to compensate kiwi producers affected by both climate disasters and ongoing health emergencies. Companies that have suffered a decrease in the value of production in 2023 of more than 30% compared to last year will be able to access the contribution, a percentage that represents the threshold for access to compensation managed with the resources of the National Solidarity Fund. The aid will be granted up to a maximum of 1,100 ...