Lazio, Italy: Permanent hazelnut crisis table activated

Published Nov 12, 2024

Tridge summary

The Lazio region of Italy, a major hazelnut producer, has seen a dramatic drop in production, with a 50% decrease and up to 70% in some areas due to the combined effects of climate change and the Asian bug. In response, the region's Agriculture Councilor, Giancarlo Righini, has established a permanent crisis table to address the situation. The focus will be on biological antagonists, or natural enemies of pests, rather than pesticides. Hazelnut cultivation, which supports around 4,000 families and generates over 120 million euros in annual revenue, is a crucial part of Lazio's economy and contributes significantly to the country's overall production.
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Production down 50% with peaks of 70% in some areas. Climate change and the Asian bug are the main culprits "Four years of production loss represent a decidedly significant damage to be sustained by our hazelnut producers and for the entire Tuscia area". This was stated by the Councilor for Agriculture of the Lazio Region, Giancarlo Righini, announcing the establishment of a permanent crisis table on hazelnuts, which will meet for the first session on November 25. Giancarlo Righini, Councilor for Agriculture of the Lazio Region. Climate and the Asian bug, production plummets Among the main causes of the crisis in hazelnut growing in Lazio are climate change (the frosts of 2021, the drought of 2022 and the heat waves of 2023 have aggravated phytosanitary problems, causing rot and significant drops in yield) and above all the aggression of parasites that have put hazelnut cultivation in the Viterbo area and beyond in great difficulty. Among these, the Asian bug is the main ...
Source: Terraevita

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