Italy: Drought, in Sicily the native breeds protected by Slow Food are at risk

In Sicily it has rained in recent days. We will see if it has helped to alleviate the water crisis. The situation of the reservoirs, with data updated to August 12, tells us that the situation of the reservoirs continues to worsen: the further drop was 22% in the space of almost four weeks. And therefore the concern is growing especially in the countryside. In this case, Slow Food is the spokesperson and is raising the alarm on the risk that the precious native Sicilian breeds are running, in particular the Girgentana goat and the Modicana cow. Animals at risk due to lack of water and very serious problems for the respective Slow Food Presidia created specifically to protect the two breeds. Let's start with the Girgentana goats: medium size, long, thick, white fur, and very long spiral horns make them unmistakable. The Girgentana breed is protected by a Slow Food Presidium created when there were just a few hundred surviving specimens. Luca Cammarata, in his company in San Cataldo ...