An overview of state subsidies in Italian agriculture in the period 2000-2019

Abstract: This paper provides an analysis of the trends and main components public support in agriculture Italy over last twenty years (2000-2019). For this analysis, rich information contained CREA database "Agricultural expenditure Regions" was used, most updated constant source on spending agriculture, with regional details that distinguish it from other official statistical sources (Sotte, 1993; Sotte, 2000).Overall for agri-food sector period under consideration decreased by about EUR 4 billion (from 15.613 2000 to just below 12 2019). The share agricultural added value has also decreased: 55% 34% 2019. Looking at individual categories (EU CAP 1st 2nd pillar funds, tax social security reliefs, state transfers funds) taken into is clear decrease due halving reliefs 27 % 17%), significant reduction provided budgets Regions Autonomous Provinces euros 1.7 To adds governmental 4.3% 3.9%). As a result, EU consequently stable first decade increased ten 43% 64% 2019).