Drought and bad weather put barley at risk for Italian beer

Published 2024년 11월 9일

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Climate change is posing a significant threat to the Italian beer industry, with adverse weather conditions and drought leading to severe damage to barley crops and a sharp decrease in yields. The situation is worsened by the need for beer production to import 65% of its barley malt requirement. To mitigate these challenges, local organizations have called for support for the sector, including the restoration of excise duty reductions for microbreweries and the implementation of Agriculture 5.0 solutions, such as genetic research for more climate-resistant barley varieties. With over 1,200 breweries, including quarters that produce their own raw materials, the Italian craft beer industry is booming, contributing to over 92,000 jobs and generating a value of over 430 million euros.

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Climate change threatens beer made in Italy, with bad weather and drought that have caused serious damage to barley crops, making it increasingly necessary to support measures for businesses to protect a sector with high potential. This is the alarm raised by Coldiretti and Consorzio Birra italiana on the occasion of the National Day of Italian Hops. 2024 confirmed concerns about the effects of the climate on crops, with the lack of rain that penalized barley, drastically reducing yields, even if the product is still of excellent quality. A factor that risks becoming structural, endangering the growth of the 100% Italian beer supply chain from field to table, which is already seeing the development of important experiences on the national territory. Today, Italy imports 65% of its need for barley malt. Yet, the two associations argue, the conditions exist to support the growth of the agricultural supply chain. To do this, adequate support measures are needed for companies, hit by ...

Source: Ilsole24ore.com