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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Joanna Whitehead

Olive oil, tomatoes and risotto rice supplies at risk due to Italy drought

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Stocks of olive oil, tomatoes and risotto rice are all at risk as Northern Italy experiences its worst drought in 70 years.

The country has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions, with more than 30 per cent of Italy’s agricultural production threatened, according to its largest agricultural union, Coldiretti.

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