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Mr Herren, which are the challenges to face for a sustainable agriculture now and in the future? What are the current problems? 

The major agricultural problems concern several aspects: the adaptation to climate change; the production of sufficient amounts of varied food at affordable prices and quality food and fodder production; farm sustainability and farmers’ profit; the increasing competition from biofuel; the increase in fossil fuel prices and the growing scarcity of fossil fuels.

The official launch of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition in the United States encourages debate about food production models that are sustainable for the environment.

In a study conducted by BCFN, was estimated as 30% of the ecological footprint of a country like Italy is connected to the chain of production and the consumption of food.

Exploiting renewable energy sources is a priority to save the planet.

While Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) came out in 1997, they have yet to improve farm economy in most of the poor nations. 

Drinking just tap water or tea means saving the so called “blue gold”

Good news for all consumers. The European Parliament’s environment committee has voted in favor of labeling food products with the Country or place of origin of all meats, dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables.

It’s a proven fact that the global management of water resources can only be dealt with by first studying an economic model.

Are we entering the water economy era? How much water are we wasting? The big question is: can “blue gold” be guaranteed for everyone?

Interview with Paolo Barilla, vice-president of the Barilla Group