Women's Day in Italy hit by drought as flower supply dries up

Women’s Day in Italy hit by drought as mimosa supply dries up

MILAN, March 8 — Italy’s celebrations of International Women’s Day today risk being spoiled by a drought that has slashed production of the yellow mimosa flowers that are traditionally gifted for the occasion. The mimosa harvest has fallen by a third, with a drop in rainfall and higher temperatures forcing farmers to garner the twigs ahead of time, agricultural association Coldiretti said in a statement. In addition, higher energy costs due to t…

Women's Day: Italy's gift in short supply

Mimosas were chosen as Italy's symbol of International Women's Day in 1946, the year after the end of World War 2. Photo: Reuters Italy's celebrations of International Women's Day risk being spoiled by a drought that has slashed production of yellow mimosa flowers traditionally gifted for the occasion.

Women's Day in Italy hit by drought as flower supply dries up

Italy's celebrations of International Women's Day on Wednesday risk being spoiled by a drought that has slashed production of the yellow mimosa flowers that are traditionally gifted for the occasion.

Women's Day in Italy hit by drought as flower supply dries up

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's celebrations of International Women's Day on Wednesday risk being spoiled by a drought that has slashed production of the yellow mimosa flowers that are traditionally gifted for the occasion. Read full story

Women’s Day in Italy hit by drought as flower supply dries up

By Federico Maccioni MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's celebrations of International Women's Day on Wednesday risk being spoiled by a drought that has slashed...

Women's Day without flowers in drought-hit Italy

They dried the yellow mimosa flowers that are traditionally used to celebrate International Women's Day in Italy. Flower prices have risen and there are those who steal mimosas from private farms.