A virtuous example of public-private partnership with one goal: to grow the agricultural ecosystem of the future through innovation. This is the Riccagioia AGRI 5.0 Foundation, the project told this morning at the Food Journalism Festival that involves public actors such as ERSAF (Regional Agency for Services to Agriculture and Forests of the Lombardy Region) and other private individuals of primary national and international importance. such as Bayer, Coldiretti, Tim, but also Almaviva and IBF Servizi SPA - Bonifiche Ferraresi.
A real Innovation Hub of national reference for research and transfer of skills dedicated to Agritech and Foodtech, which develops in the Oltrepò Pavese. An ecosystem to generate and develop synergies useful for the enhancement of the territory in terms of productivity, innovation, skills and attractiveness.
"A project born three years ago - explained Roberto Orofino, ERSAF communication manager - even before the pandemic, to challenge the problem of climate change and ensure sustainability not only from an environmental point of view, but also from a social and economic point of view. Training will also be important for the development of the project, which will involve both farmers and new generations and start-ups in the sector.".
An important opportunity also for Bayer Italia "As our philosophy we want to build things together, uniting the forces of the private with those of the public. The Riccagioia AGRI 5.0 Foundation offers the opportunity to see agriculture with the eyes of tomorrow, more democratic, because it brings quality products to everyone. , thanks to new technologies, which guarantee resilience and variety " commented Fabio Minoli, External Relations Director of Bayer Italia.
"The entire supply chain has changed significantly in recent years and, compared to the past, depends significantly on consumers and their judgment - says Pierluigi Romiti, Communication Director of IBF Servizi Spa - Bonifiche Ferraresi - Today it is necessary for the entire supply chain to go hand in hand with technological innovation and to be strongly cohesive in order to meet the consumer and his requests ".
The Riccagioia project is also for the Lombardy Region AGRI 5.0 can develop successfully for the good of all "It is a long-term investment that aims to produce more food in order to be less dependent on global markets - supports Fabio Rolfi, Councilor for agriculture, food, green systems of the Lombardy Region - We need to increase productivity per hectare, overcoming obstacles and ensuring profitability for farmers. A challenge that can only be achieved with innovation. "
