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Italy’s hunting bill: a mix of pros, cons, and vested interests

27 July 202627 July 2026 Redazione

It is necessary to update the regulations governing hunting that have been in place since 1992. However, the hunting bill approved by the Senate changes very little, introducing only one new figure: the farmer-hunter. This is both a political and a practical mistake Analyzing Bill No. 779, approved by the Senate on first reading on June 23, 2026, and now under examination by the Chamber of Deputies, it becomes clear that we are dealing with legislation on hunting activities that is heavily influenced by vested interests. It is worth recalling…

Remedier: small but mighty

14 July 202617 July 2026 Redazione

To improve wine quality, it is necessary to combat the proliferation of Botrytis and the subsequent acid rot. Gowan Remedier from Gowan Italia – based on Trichoderma asperellum and Trichoderma gamsii – addresses this need Among the various solutions in the rapidly expanding biocontrol sector, Gowan Italia’s “Remedier” stands out. Formulated as a wettable powder, this biofungicide contains two different microorganisms—Trichoderma asperellum and Trichoderma gamsii—making it suitable for use in both sustainable crop protection programs and organic farming. Key advantages of “Remedier” include its excellent toxicological, environmental, and residue profiles,…

Wine, more support and flexibility from the Eu

11 July 202611 July 2026 Redazione

The 27 European Union member states have given final approval to the package of support measures for the Eu wine sector. The new rules include production control measures, increased financial coverage against climate risks, and the updating of the names of low-alcohol or non-alcoholic wines, introducing terms such as “alcohol-free” or “reduced alcohol content.” Further changes include the possibility for Member States to increase support for investments related to combating the effects of climate change up to 80 percent of eligible costs, and Ue funds can be used at the…

Over 9 tonnes of illicit plant protection products seized

7 July 20267 July 2026 Redazione

Carabinieri from the Parma Agri-food protection Unit have seized over 9 tons of illicit plant protection products and cited 40 administrative violations for irregularities found in the area Officers from the Parma-based Carabinieri Unit for Agri-food Protection have concluded a major inter-regional inspection operation. This initiative was part of a comprehensive series of checks conducted over the last six months to verify the proper management of plant protection products, with a particular focus on safeguarding consumer health. The operation was carried out as part of targeted inspections aligned with operational…

Mago by Gowan: every drop in its place

18 June 202617 June 2026 Redazione

A multifunctional adjuvant, Mago by Gowan Italia enhances the effectiveness of crop protection treatments by maximizing distribution uniformity, to the benefit of more sustainable agricultural practices Current plant protection scenarios are driving increasingly multidisciplinary technical approaches to sector challenges, in order to ensure the overall effectiveness of defense programs while at the same time minimizing their environmental impact in favor of greater sustainability in agriculture. Compared to the past, however, the number of available crop protection solutions has decreased, while technologies supporting integrated pest management have increased. One example is…

Fertilizers: Eu tariffs suspended for one year

15 May 202615 May 2026 Redazione

European tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers from foreign countries suspended for one year The European Commission has decided to suspend tariffs on these products and the substances needed for their production, namely ammonia and urea, in response to the sharp contraction of the EU market. Since the beginning of the year, imports have actually fallen by 80 percent compared to 2025 due to high tariffs and the entry into force of legislation imposing an additional tariff on fertilizers linked to the carbon emissions released into the atmosphere during the production process.…

Gowan’s downy mildew range: from buds to harvest

14 May 202614 May 2026 Redazione

Gowan’s downy mildew control range is built on two technical pillars—zoxamide and benalaxyl-m—with complementary modes of action, integrated with specific copper-based combinations Protecting grapevines from downy mildew has become particularly complex in recent years, both due to seasons often marked by frequent and intense rainfall at times most favorable to the pathogen, and because of the withdrawal of important active substances that previously played key roles in crop protection programs. The first to be lost was mancozeb, whose final permitted use was in 2021. A similar substance met a similar…

Fast tractors overhaul: an Italian pantomime

24 April 202624 April 2026 Redazione

The undersigned associations, in a joint letter sent to the Ministry, request a transitional period for the start of the inspections of high-speed tractors, as strongly requested by the European Commission. In this regard, in addition to urgent feedback, they request the convening of a discussion table with the Ministry to address and resolve the identified critical issues quickly, avoiding economic repercussions and a potential “bureaucratic holdup” of agricultural machinery that would risk blocking the sector. “The situation is serious but not grave” is a well-known aphorism coined by the…

Nitrogen fertilizers: backtracking in the Eu

24 March 202624 March 2026 Redazione

The European Commission has decided to suspend customs duties on these products European tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers from foreign countries have been suspended for one year. The European Commission has decided to suspend customs duties on these products and on the substances required for their production, namely ammonia and urea, in response to the sharp contraction of the EU market. Since the beginning of the year, imports have actually fallen by 80 percent compared to 2025 due to high tariffs and the entry into force of legislation imposing an additional…

New limits for urea in agriculture

9 March 20269 March 2026 Redazione

New limits for urea in agriculture will come into force in January 2028 They will primarily affect Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. These restrictions are set out in the National Plan for the Improvement of Air Quality and are intended to bring the agricultural sector into line with European targets for greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions. Unfortunately, under the former, urea accounts for only 1% and 3% of the entire agricultural sector, equal to 0% and 1% of the national total. As for ammonia, the release of this pollutant into…