Italy Olive growing will be present at “Agriculture is”, the event dedicated to the centrality and multifunctionality of agriculture set up from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 March in Piazza della Repubblica in Rome.
Wanted by the Ministry of agriculture, food sovereignty and forests on the occasion of the anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, it will be an opportunity to reiterate that the primary sector must be placed at the centre of European policies. “We are proud to participate in this event, representing more than 200 thousand olive growers - he claims Gennaro Sicolo, president of Italia Olivicola and national vice president of CIA – Italian Farmers – It is evident that agriculture in general and'olive growing in particular needs recognition, even more than visibility.
If the situation of many sectors, including that of olive oil, is in serious difficulty it is because for too long it has been thought that buying from abroad, bottling and reselling was more convenient than relaunching national olive growing. National Olive Plan e CMO they can be an opportunity to strengthen Producer Organizations, sales of Italian oil and give new impetus to a strategic sector for Italy.”
Covering an area of over 3.000 square meters, “Agriculture is” will be a meeting point between institutions, businesses, students and citizens. The thematic areas will address key issues such as energy, food safety, environmental protection, quality of life and promotion of Made in Italy. The event will be inaugurated by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella and will see the participation, among the various institutions, of the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Christopher Hansen.
