AreaItaly
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityXylella fastidiosa
Date01/01/2020
Policy CategoryOther
Policy InstrumentPest control
DescriptionApproved funding for the compensation of farmers affected by xylella fastidiosa disease and for activities aimed at restoring olive oil production, while containing the spread of the plague.
NotesITALY pest control: With regard to xylella fastidiosa, the bacterial disease that affects in particular olive cultivation, the Government of Italy approved a plan to deploy EUR 300 million (USD 332 million) over the 20202021 period both as compensation for farmers and for activities aimed at restoring olive oil production while containing the spreading of the disease.
