a region pre­vi­ously thought to be free of the bac­terium lead­ing to con­cerns about the spread of the dis­ease in Italy’s impor­tant olive-pro­duc­ing area Local author­i­ties are imple­ment­ing pre­ven­tion pro­to­cols to con­tain the spread of the dis­ease but there are calls for more resources and research to find a defin­i­tive solu­tion to stop the bac­terium and pro­tect the olive oil indus­try in Apulia An olive tree located north of Bari, in an area pre­vi­ously thought to be free of Xylella fas­tidiosa has been found infected with the bac­terium Xylella mon­i­tor­ing oper­a­tions con­ducted across the Puglia region allowed local researchers to iden­tify an early infec­tion A point source out­break is when an infected tree is the only one show­ing signs of infec­tion among hun­dreds of trees tested in the area Local insti­tu­tions con­firmed that the bac­terium found in Minervino Murge belongs to Xylella fas­tidiosa sub­species pauca, the same strain that has affected mil­lions of Apulian trees for over a decade the most prob­a­ble cause of infec­tion is the spit­tle­bug an insect con­sid­ered the vec­tor of the bac­terium the insect remains infec­tive for the rest of its life The dis­cov­ery has alarmed the local com­mu­nity as the Bari province is at the heart of Italy’s most impor­tant olive-pro­duc­ing area It has been reported that the broad imple­men­ta­tion of manda­tory pre­ven­tion pro­to­cols to con­tain the spit­tle­bug pop­u­la­tion has con­sid­er­ably slowed down the bac­terium Still, Xylella fas­tidiosa pauca con­tin­ues head­ing north. Over the past decade, it has advanced approx­i­mately 250 kilo­me­ters, from the first sites where Xylella was iden­ti­fied to the lat­est infec­tion in Minervino “The fear we had long expressed has unfor­tu­nately become a tragic real­ity The deadly Xylella fas­tidiosa bac­terium has reached the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani and now it’s here with us,” Gaetano Riglietti sec­re­tary-gen­eral of the agri­cul­tural work­ers’ union Flai-Cgil While the spit­tle­bug is known to move only short dis­tances on its own it is often attracted to cars and trucks; cling­ing to them might allow it to carry Xylella over longer dis­tances Current European Union and local reg­u­la­tions man­date that the infected tree be removed and that an infected zone be declared within a 50-meter radius the entire 50-meter area is sprayed to erad­i­cate any poten­tial vec­tor insects all plants sus­cep­ti­ble to Xylella infec­tion are sam­pled exten­sive sam­pling of olive trees and other poten­tial hosts is also con­ducted an area where spe­cial con­tain­ment pro­to­cols apply now extends 2.5 kilo­me­ters from the point of infec­tion “Minervino Murge must be included among the munic­i­pal­i­ties of the Bari Taranto and Brindisi provinces where manda­tory agri­cul­tural prac­tices must be car­ried out har­row­ing or shred­ding to reduce the pop­u­la­tion of the spit­tle­bug,” noted the farm­ing asso­ci­a­tion Coldiretti In its state­ment Coldiretti empha­sized that mechan­i­cal and phy­tosan­i­tary pre­ven­tion prac­tices plant sam­pling and the removal of infected olive trees along with new tools for early detec­tion of out­breaks are the only ways to slow the spread of the infec­tion since there is still no cure for this bac­te­r­ial dis­ease According to another farm­ing asso­ci­a­tion, CIA Puglia, cur­rent pre­ven­tion mea­sures and anti-Xylella actions are not suf­fi­cient “We urgently need the gov­ern­ment to appoint a spe­cial com­mis­sioner capa­ble of dri­ving a real break­through in the plan for con­tain­ment and regen­er­a­tion,” wrote Gennaro Sicolo pres­i­dent of CIA Puglia and national vice pres­i­dent of CIA Agricoltori Italiani it is time for ​“extra­or­di­nary resources and pow­ers.” the Puglia region and the gov­ern­ment must work together to secure the nec­es­sary atten­tion and resources from the European Union to fund sci­en­tific research that will finally lead to a defin­i­tive solu­tion to stop the bac­terium,” Sicolo said the north­ward spread of the bac­terium could threaten the entire Apulian olive oil indus­try we are deeply con­cerned about the poten­tial con­se­quences for employ­ment olive grow­ing is not only our ter­ri­to­r­ial voca­tion; it is also a defin­ing fea­ture of our land­scape his­tory and the very cul­ture of this part of Puglia,” he con­cluded More articles on:  , , Italian Farmers Donate 20 Tons of Food for Gaza Relief The food was donated to the Word Food Program and shipped to Jordan before entering Gaza for distribution Over 200,000 Olive Branches Donated for Palm Sunday Mass In preparation for Sunday's celebrations in St hundreds of thousands of olive branches were gathered from groves throughout Lazio Organic Olive Cultivation in Italy Continues to Expand More than 6,000 hectares of olive groves were converted to organic agriculture in the last year as Italy inched closer to achieving European sustainability goals Details Emerge in Seizure of Counterfeit Olive Oil in Puglia The Italian olive oil sector hailed the raid as proof that authorities can crack down on olive oil fraud while warning that a lack of consumer awareness allows such crimes to persist Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws Spain and Italy are urging restaurants to comply with long-standing bans on refillable olive oil containers through new enforcement efforts and consumer awareness campaigns Xylella-Resilient Groves Are the Future of Apulian Olive Oil researchers and institutions are teaming up to replant Xylella fastidiosa-resilient olive trees in Puglia Italian Growers Face Disappointing Yields many producers are seeing below-average oil yields yields are normal but there's far less fruit Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel.Follow AuthorSep 26 10:55am EDTShareSaveComment@font-face{font-family: "Schnyder"; 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Three UNESCO World Heritage sites and the city of Matera in adjoining Basilicata are easy to reach Andria and Altamura are Alta Murgia’s most visited cities. In Andria the star attraction is Castel del Monte, an imposing 13th-century citadel and the best-known stronghold of Frederick II a charismatic and cosmopolitan medieval ruler (and Holy Roman Emperor) a UNESCO site created in an octagonal shape incorporates classic and Arab architectural elements (Photo by Peter Meißner/ullstein bild via Getty Images) Frederick II was instrumental to the development of Altamura, a city often considered one of southern Italy’s “hidden gems.” Known for his fervid support of the arts and encouraged settlers to move to the city promising religious tolerance and to sweeten the deal These newcomers created distinct neighborhoods taking up residence in buildings constructed around small courtyards called “claustri,” a defining characteristic of the city’s centro storico today with many palazzi built between the 16th to 19th centuries But Altamura’s history reaches back even further named for the skeleton of a 35-year-old Neanderthal man discovered near the city in 1993 consists of three museums that showcase the city’s prehistoric past The local culinary treat is Pane di Altamura but more certainly from the late Middle Ages it must be made according to a simple recipe with specific ingredients like the Antica Forno Santa Caterina which opened in 1391 the Alta Murgia is home to 13 cities and towns for its elevated position affording stunning views of the Murgian countryside and the site of a medieval fair dating from 1294 The town is also well known for its dramatic aqueduct bridge Although not one of the official Alta Murgia municipalities a pristine locale with a jigsaw-like centro storico filled with white stone buildings Palo del Colle is rich in history,” says Sabrina Piccininni it was once a territory of the powerful Milan Sforza clan maintained a residence (now the Palazzo dei Principi Filomarino) and helped expand and renovate the main church Palo has many churches brimming with ecclesiastical art; like the Baroque Chiesa del Purgatorio originally built for the parish’s aristocrats Outdoor altars venerating various saints are located throughout the town Palo del Colle draws about 7000 visitors a year which led to the creation of the town’s Palio (Palo’s Palio del Viccio typically takes place on Shrove Tuesday.) She notes that roots tourism is very common here with travelers seeking to learn about their ancestry “arriving from Germany The town is also well-known for its freshly baked taralli wheat-based biscuits that are often flavored with fennel seed and served with aperitifs Young vintners like Nicola and Francesco Toto are creating a new chapter for Murgia wines with award-winning labels like Il Miglione Rosso and Giulette Bianco The Castello Marchesale/Palazzo Ducale dates from 1104 It was expanded and modified over the centuries Well known for its prized Slow Food almonds dates at least to the ninth or tenth centuries The centro storico includes a Norman-era clock tower and a medieval Castello Marchesale/Ducal Palace (The ducal portion of the palace is now owned by Giuseppe Paccione an attorney in Toritto; the ground floor and courtyard are sometimes used for events) Other landmarks include the Palazzo D’Urso with beautiful frescoes and heritage churches (San Nicola dating from 1402 and the 11th-century Madonna delle Grazie) Between three and four thousand men and women emigrated to the Americas from Toritto during the late 19th and early 20th centuries an exodus commemorated by a monument in the town The town is famous for its prized Slow Food almonds Almonds are the specialty of the town and sought-after by chefs throughout Italy Each September Toritto celebrates its famous product with a sagra and events and a food festival highlighting Toritto flavors according to Francesco Palmiotto of Proloco Toritto D’Urso runs the farm estate with her husband Domenico Viti The Masseria Pilapalucci dates from the 16th century The Masseria includes a bed and breakfast with a restaurant and pool Heading up the culinary efforts is renowned chef and cookbook author who reinvents classic Puglian dishes utilizing the bounty of the Murgia countryside Don't miss our new features for slow travelers - 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2024-2025 Copyright Dolcevia.com Join our VIP Club for exclusive giveaways and members only events When it comes to postcard perfect – or #panorama perfect – holiday destinations the vast region encompassing the heel of Italy’s well-trod boot from its ankle to its stiletto tip along which is strung a sequence of small towns each more endearing than the last Long the province of summer holidays for well sunned and well fed Italians who’ve made generous use of its turquoise beaches abundant fresh seafood and embrace of a dolce vita ethos Puglia is proving just as popular a destination in the winter months when though its too cold to swim and idle away days by the Adriatic and Ionian seas the lack of beach centric distractions (and tourists) open up the region’s inland Raised in this dynamic region is publisher turned debut author Elisabetta Minervini who was born in the medieval port city Molfetta near the capital of Bari and who has since transplanted her love for the Puglian lifestyle and its vibrant cuisine to her new home in London Mammissima: Family Cooking from a Modern Italian Mamma (out now) Minervini – a mother of two with her own business Alma Books – espouses the virtues of an approach to cooking that privileges speed and simplicity over house spent slaving above the stove Puglian cuisine enjoys a similar no nonsense approach Think the core elements of Italian cuisine amplified by the region’s bountiful produce: mussels basil and parsley play off against the region’s special white truffle of Corigliano d’Otranto widely known as the Florence of the South and the capital of Salento; to the Gargano prominatory with its breathtaking beaches and national park in the north and the southernmost point of Santa Maria di Leuca the Puglian region is vast and various and sure to induce an appetite as wide-ranging as the land Minervini provides us with a culinary roadmap to four days spent in her beloved Puglia region Mammissima: Family Cooking from a Modern Italian Mamma Five people registered in the register of suspects for the death of the 26-year-old from Barletta in the countryside between Canosa di Puglia e Minervino MurgeThe date of his disappearance marks the beginning of an investigation that led to the registration of five suspects by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate of Bari The investigations are focusing on a murder that has aggravating factors of a mafia nature an aspect that makes the situation even more disturbing Authorities have launched an in-depth investigation and the recent listing of five people in the register of suspects represents a possible turning point Among the suspects are three citizens of Barletta a resident of Minervino Murge and an Albanian citizen Investigators are working to gather evidence and testimonies that can clarify the circumstances of Diviesti's death The certainty that the body found belongs to the young hairdresser will come only after the outcome of specific tests In addition to the investigation of the suspects a villa located near the site where the body was found has been seized Investigators have taken away objects and documents that could prove crucial to the continuation of the investigation This development highlights the commitment of law enforcement to shed light on a case that has raised great concern among citizens The presence of mafia elements in the context of Diviesti's murder raises disturbing questions about security and organized crime in the region Notizie.it is a newspaper registered with the Court of Milan n.68 on 01/03/2018 Impara come descrivere lo scopo dell'immagine (si apre in una nuova scheda) Lascia vuoto se l'immagine è puramente decorativa