ITALY’S DROUGHT CRISIS: Puglia Farmers Hit by Diesel Shock and Third Year Without Rain

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Farmers in Italy’s southern Puglia region are being pushed to the brink by soaring agricultural fuel costs and a third consecutive year of water shortages. Farmers near Margherita di Savoia say agricultural diesel has risen by around 50-60% in recent months, while higher fuel costs are also driving up fertiliser, packaging and logistics expenses. Producer Lorenzo Piazzolla says overall production costs have risen by as much as 200-300%, while crop prices remain under pressure. With reservoirs depleted and rainfall scarce, farmers warn that continuing to cultivate their land is becoming economically impossible, calling for urgent government support as Italy’s agricultural sector faces mounting pressure. #italy #puglia #farmers #agriculture #drought #droughtcrisis #watercrisis #diesel #fuelcrisis #foodcrisis #farmcrisis #climate #southernitaly #margheritadisavoia #europe #europeanagriculture #economy #breakingnews #worldnews #timesnowworld Stay connected with Times Now World for real-t

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