"As is evident from the news that arrives, agriculture is also severely hit by the bad weather of these hours. We are following with concern the needs of the various territories and we are ready to collaborate with the Regions most affected for the census of the damage and to declare the state of exceptional weather adversity.
It will serve to activate the instruments of the National Solidarity Fund, starting with the suspension of mortgage payments and social security contributions for agricultural businesses. We will meet the ABI in the next few days for joint action on this front too, because we must help companies overcome the emergency".