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During the Agrilevante fair in Bari, Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, highlighted the strategic role of mechanization and public policies aimed at modernizing the countryside. According to him, the Italian government is betting on technology as a driver of competitiveness and sustainability, with a focus on the Innovation Fund, managed by ISMEA (Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market), which has already transformed over 3,000 rural properties and agribusinesses in the country.
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Created by the Budget Law of 2023, the Fund aims to finance the acquisition of state-of-the-art machinery and equipment, such as smart tractors, agricultural robots, drones, monitoring systems, and advanced sensors, promoting the digital transition and reducing environmental impacts. So far, the program has mobilized €300 million and is expected to receive an additional €100 million between 2026 and 2027, totaling €400 million in investments. The expectation is to serve around 4,000 companies across the entire Italian territory. According to Lollobrigida, the policy represents a turning point for Italian agriculture, which seeks to unite tradition and technology. The financed innovations have made it possible to save water, optimize the use of fertilizers, and reduce carbon emissions, as well as incorporate artificial intelligence in crop management. The ...
Source: Agrolink
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