Core Insights - The Italian Sicily region government has launched a new funding program totaling €40 million aimed at encouraging local agricultural businesses to diversify their operations and promote economic growth and sustainable development in rural areas, while also addressing rural population decline [1] Funding Program Details - The funding program supports the creation and development of agricultural tourism, social agriculture, and educational activities [1] - Small enterprises can receive a subsidy of 60% of their investment, medium enterprises 50%, and large enterprises 40% [1] - The funds will be used to support the establishment of new agricultural tourism projects, expansion of existing businesses, or diversification of products and services [1] Target Beneficiaries - The beneficiaries of this program include individual or joint agricultural operators, excluding those solely engaged in forestry or aquaculture [1]