Italy sends in army to protect sausage industry

Italy has announced plans to send soldiers to hunt wild boar as it looks to protect its prosciutto and sausage industry from African swine fever (ASF)

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 2 min read
Italy sends in army to protect sausage industry

Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, described ASF as a ‘crucial issue' as he announced a series of actions in the food and farming industry. He announced...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Farm Business

Have your say on the future of the Farm Business Newsletter
Farm Business

Have your say on the future of the Farm Business Newsletter

We're reviewing the Farmers Guardian Farm Business Newsletter and want to hear from readers about the topics, insights and advice they value most. Complete our short survey and help shape future editions.

Luke Jeffery
clock 28 August 2026 • 1 min read
Farmers urged to vaccinate their livestock amid rise in bluetongue cases in Wales
Farm Business

Farmers urged to vaccinate their livestock amid rise in bluetongue cases in Wales

Welsh farmers have been warned the situation is 'evolving rapidly' and it was vital they remain vigilant of disease

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 27 August 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: I'd rather live next to a farmer than a data centre
Farm Business

Opinion: I'd rather live next to a farmer than a data centre

News and business reporter Mia Willemsen questions why so many data centres are being built on agricultural land

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 27 August 2026 • 2 min read