Italy's proposed agricultural policy modifications include some 21st century concepts, while others appear to be more of the same, making it only partial reform.
Italian Reform, with Caveats New Italian Agriculture Minister Maurizio Martina announced what he called a "Campolibero" or "free field" to receive public input (now required under EU law) on modifications to the government's management of the agriculture sector. The three major stated objectives are to improve competitiveness, food safety and the creation of jobs while reducing bureaucracy. On the one hand, some of the 18 proposals put up for initial discussion are 21st century concepts. However, others appear to be more of the same, making it only partial reform. Italy...
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