6.17.2025
Maize farming 4.0: Italy’s evolution between technology, genetics and global challenges
Agriculture and breeding
Italian maize farming has taken a major evolutionary leap in recent years, thanks to its natural openness to innovation. Digitalisation plays a key role—from field technologies to genetics, which now provides increasingly precise, localised and sustainable input. This is a dynamic crop, a key player in the Po Valley, rapidly adapting to meet the challenges of an increasingly global market. Because yes, in Italy, maize isn't grown just for domestic use: a significant part of production is destined for export and must therefore compete with other countries' agricultural systems. Staying competitive means constantly innovating while maintaining high standards in both quality and supply chain transformation.
Original language: Italian
Origin: Italy
Speaker
Gabriele Burato
Country Leader, Corteva Agriscience Italia
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