Italy faces rice crop losses due to drought
Italy is facing its greatest threat to rice production due to a severe drought wave sweeping across the Po River Basin, the main source of planting more than 80% of the country’s rice. Low rainfall and rising temperatures have led to decreased water reserves and deteriorated fields, forcing farmers to adopt a rotational irrigation system to distribute the limited resources. Losses are expected to exceed 100 million euros. Efforts are underway to find sustainable solutions such as water storage and the construction of reservoirs to maintain water flow, in order to preserve the season and supply the European market, amid concerns over the long-term impacts on the sector due to rising temperatures and water scarcity.
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