The province of Taranto, in southern Italy’s Puglia region, has a long tradition of citrus growing and mussel farming. Today, these livelihoods are under growing pressure. Small-scale local producers face pressures caused by climate change, environmental pollution, rising costs and strong competition from large‑scale food production. These challenges put local biodiversity, traditional knowledge and family livelihoods at risk. At the same time, …
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