The Ministry of Agriculture’s announcement of the allocation of €40 million under the “Coltiva Italia” decree, aimed at incentivizing production through supply chain contracts
Food security, which has regained strategic importance amid the current geopolitical crisis and growing concerns over the availability of agricultural commodities, also depends in Italy on closer cooperation between farmers and the food industry. In this context, supply chain contracts are playing an increasingly important role. Introduced ten years ago, these agreements were designed to ensure adequate remuneration for farmers while providing greater stability in the supply of durum wheat for the food processing industry.
According to an analysis by an industry association, supply chain contracts currently cover around 15 per cent of Italy’s durum wheat acreage, following an 11 per cent increase in 2025. The figures confirm the progressive consolidation of a cooperation model between agricultural producers and industry. Based on crop planning, it improves quality of raw materials and greater predictability of economic conditions for farmers.
The data were released by the industry association. At the same time as the Italian Ministry of Agriculture announced the allocation of €40 million under the “Coltiva Italia” decree. The funds are intended to support domestic durum wheat production through contracts, further strengthening a tool considered strategic for food security and the stability of national supplies.
Thanks in part to these new support measures, the area of Italian durum wheat is expected to gradually increase. From approximately 180,000 hectares in 2025 to a target of 400,000 hectares. This would represent around one third of the country’s total durum wheat acreage. Further strengthening the link between Italian agriculture and the food processing industry and contributing to a more resilient domestic supply chain.
40 million for supply chain contracts
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