The hot autumn in Italy is affecting the chestnut harvest, as the high temperatures and lack of rainfall are preventing the nuts from falling from the trees. This abnormal climate is causing the harvest to start at least ten days late compared to tradition. Overall, the national chestnut production is expected to decline and imports from countries like Turkey, Greece, Spain, and Portugal are increasing, often being passed off as Italian chestnuts. Coldiretti, a farming organization, is calling for more controls on the origin of chestnuts to protect the quality of Italian production.