Beet growing, Assosementi: important agreement for the supply chain, Italy world leader in the production of beet seeds

The Italian beet supply chain signed a technical agreement last Monday that will guarantee the correct management of the territories dedicated to the cultivation of this crop, mainly concentrated in Emilia-Romagna, Veneto and Lombardy. The agreement was signed by Assosementi, COAMS, COPROB, CGBI and Biomethane.Hub at the headquarters of the Emilia-Romagna Region, which once again has shown great attention to the problems of the seed sector. “We are very satisfied with the result achieved,” said Roberto Balella, Coordinator of the Assosementi Beetroot Group. “The growing interest in beet cultivation for different uses has made this voluntary agreement necessary. Appropriate management of the territory is essential to prevent the risk of genetic pollution between the different varieties and to continue to guarantee high-quality products appreciated throughout the world.” Italy has established itself as a world leader in the production of sugar beet seed, with over 70% of global ...