The flood also affects the seed sector of Italy

“The climatic events that have hit Emilia Romagna jeopardize the leadership position of the Italian seed sector, second in production at European level and among the first producers in the world. We hope that the Government will be able to implement all possible measures in favor of a highly strategic sector for the Italian agri-food system". This is requested by Assosementi, the association that represents Italian seed companies. Seed crops are widespread in the areas most affected by the flood. In Emilia Romagna, all the sugar beet seed productions are carried out, which cover 60% of the world need for seeds of this species; about 40% of these productions are located in the areas of Romagna affected by the floods and now risk being eliminated or severely compromised. Other highly qualified and productive seed realities in Emilia-Romagna that have suffered extensive damage concern horticultural species, with high-income crops such as cauliflower or of great commercial interest ...