We are going to produce in Africa, but Italian production must be safeguarded

Published 2024년 6월 21일

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The article outlines an agricultural project in Africa, funded by the Italian government and executed by organizations such as Coldiretti, Bonifiche Ferraresi, Filiera Italia, and Agrarian Consortia, with an initial investment of 40,000 hectares in Algeria for durum wheat production. The project aims to use advanced agricultural techniques like precision agriculture and drip irrigation to combat climate change and enhance food security for the African population. However, concerns have been raised about the potential negative impact on local producers and the possibility of unfair competition with Italian wheat producers. The project also includes converting banana monoculture farms in Ghana to more diverse crops for the local market. The article emphasizes the need for safeguards to ensure that the project does not undermine Italian agricultural interests.
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Is it better to import ships of Canadian durum wheat treated with glyphosate to dry or durum wheat produced with our sustainable agronomic techniques in Africa? There is no doubt that the second option is better. The question must be asked in this way, otherwise the "African campaign" of Coldiretti, Bonifiche Ferraresi, Filiera Italia and Agrarian Consortia of Italy, which plans to create endless cereal crops, could seem like a risky move and against national interests. vegetables, fruit and bananas from Algeria to Egypt and from Angola to Ghana. The program is part of the so-called "Mattei Plan" launched by the government, which plans strong investments in various sectors on the African continent. 40 thousand hectares to produce wheat in Algeria The first 40,000 hectares, largely intended for durum wheat production in Algeria and scheduled for next year, have raised doubts and protests. For example, the Durodisicilia blog claims that the ambition of Federico Vecchioni, president ...

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