Italy: Citrus growing, from weaknesses to new perspectives

Published 2020년 12월 21일

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The article provides an overview of the state of citrus cultivation in Italy, particularly in Basilicata, highlighting a decade-long decline in cultivation areas by 16%. The reduction in planting areas affects various citrus fruits and is attributed to several factors including outdated varieties, phytosanitary issues, high labor and technical costs, and the lack of support from Community agricultural policies. The small average farm size of 2.5 hectares hinders economic efficiency. Despite these challenges, the sector has seen a rise in production, attributed to young plants, varietal innovations, and new investment strategies. The article also points out that the sector's profitability could improve if production was adjusted seasonally and prices increased. The discussion was contextualized within the 'XXIV Day of Citrus Growing' event organized by Alsia Basilicata, focusing on economic and commercial aspects, and exploring new varieties and rootstocks to enhance profitability.

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Original content

The national and Lucanian offer of citrus fruits in an evolving production and commercial context. It was discussed at the “XXIV Day of Citrus Growing” organized by Alsia Basilicata In the last decade (2010-2019) the national citrus fruit area has decreased by 16% and the decrease has involved oranges, clementines, mandarins and lemons. The "24th Day of Citrus Growing" organized by the Lucanian Agency for Development and Innovation in Agriculture (Alsia) investigated the reasons for this sharp decrease and the search for prospects for recovery in the citrus sector. The seminar dealt with the economic and commercial aspects of the sector and the critical issues relating to both the production and marketing of citrus fruits, but also the novelties regarding varieties and rootstocks to be introduced in citrus groves to meet the new needs of the markets and allow adequate profitability to citrus farms. Citrus growing in Italy «Italy is one of the top ten citrus producing countries in ...

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