Agriculture Minister Francesco
Lollobrigida on Tuesday announced additional funding worth 10
million euros as a support measure for product loss and to shore
up mussel and clam farms against the invasion of blue crabs in
the north Adriatic.
The funding comes on top of a existing allocation of 2.9 million
euros.
The minister also announced measures to simplify access to
compensation for those whose livelihoods have been affected by
the invasion that is said to be wrecking havoc on the local
economies in Veneto and Emilia Romagna, the possibility of
trawling within three miles of the coast, and constant dialogue
with associations.
"We need people in Rome to understand that this disaster is
putting at risk the lives of thousands of families and
businesses," said Emilia Romagna Governor Stefano Bonaccini in
August.
"And its risks destroying an economy which not only provides a
livelihood for a community, but which is an Italian and European
excellence, together with other identity products of this region
like Parma ham or Parmigiano".
Veneto, to the north, has already declared war on blue crabs,
which are reportedly wrecking havoc on the local clam population
in the Po delta area.
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