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After drought devastated prized arborio and carnaroli harvests in the Po valley, new rice varieties offer a glimmer of hope. But none are yet suitable for use in the traditional recipe
Long-running drought means water top-ups are not allowed, making vacations a little less idyllic
Italian rice output is set to fall in 2023 as farmers facing a second year of drought reduce the land dedicated to the crop.
Fewer hectares projected for EU’s top producer.
(Corrects name of Coldiretti economist in paragraph 15)*Italy grows 50% of rice produced in EU*Area sown in 2023 seen lowest for 23 years*Soil moisture still not recovered from 2022 drought*Researchers seek more drought-resistant varietiesBy CarloGiovanni BoffaMarch 24 (Reuters) - Italian rice output is set to fall in 2023 as farmers facing a second year of drought reduce the