Appointment in Bastia Umbra from 27 to 29 March 2026
One Health: sustainable livestock farming is possible. Agriumbria's message from Agrilevante (Bari)
From the analysis by the Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety Prevention Service Department of the Umbria Region, a new livestock farming model emerges, embracing the agricultural supply chain, farms and consumers through innovation and research.
Italian agriculture is facing a significant turning point: technological innovation and sustainability are the fundamental pillars on which to build the future of the sector. These are some of the themes at the center of the next edition of Agriumbria, the 57th, scheduled at Umbriafiere in Bastia Umbra from 27 to 29 March 2026. The fair's claim is "The Strength of the Supply Chain". The Umbrian event was presented on Friday, 10 October at Fiera del Levante in Bari, during Agrilevante, thanks to the now established partnership with FederUnacoma.
As Umbriafiere President Antonio Forini explained: "A strong and innovative supply chain guarantees economic productivity, animal welfare and public health, creating shared value from producer to consumer. The livestock farming of the future must therefore focus precisely on a holistic approach, placing sustainability and innovation at the center of strategic choices."
In Bari, Agriumbria also presented the One Health project of the Health and Welfare Directorate of the Umbria Region, which highlighted how the adoption of advanced technological solutions not only improves production efficiency, but is also decisive for achieving the One Health principle. This approach, promoted by organizations such as FAO and WHO, emphasizes the deep interconnection between human, animal and environmental health, showing that these areas cannot be considered separately: the health of each component directly affects the others. Neglecting animal health means compromising the entire balance of the One Health system, with consequences at all levels. Animal welfare is not only an ethical imperative, but also an economic and health necessity for collective health. There is a direct and measurable relationship between healthy animals, food product safety and consumer well-being.
"The objective of the plan is to improve the well-being of the Umbrian community and the sustainability of the social and healthcare system through health promotion and disease prevention," explained Lucia Amoni of the Umbria Region in her speech. "Its foundation is the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnection between human, animal and environmental health. The structure of the plan is divided into four main strategic areas, including one dedicated to animal health and food safety."
Techniques to improve the supply chain and therefore health. It starts with state-of-the-art IoT sensors that allow continuous monitoring of animals' vital parameters and environmental conditions, optimizing animal welfare. Then comes Big Data: predictive data analysis makes it possible to prevent diseases, optimize nutrition and increase productivity. Finally, the path of precision agriculture must continue, using advanced technologies to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact and maximize production efficiency.
