Ancient cattle breeds, fruits and seeds

TURKEY OF PARMA AND PIACENZA

This species, also known as the Duchy's turkey, is mostly found in the province of Parma and it is one of the many endangerd species of animals. It has a size somewhat larger than the other local species and It is characterized by a greyish plumage, devoid of bronze reflections, and by a skin that [...]

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Suino nero di Parma

SUINO NERO DI PARMA

The black pig of Parma is famous not only for the delicacy of its meat but also bacause it is bred outdoors. Since the times of the Roman Empire, Parma was famous for its abundance of pigs grazing is in the swamps of the hills and the mountains. Black pigs' high quality origins are located [...]

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TOMATO

Also called “red gold”, the tomato is the basis of the Great Country’s cuisine and is very much cultivated in Parma. Especially during summer, Parma is covered in marvelous ruby colored fields and the smell of freshly picked tomatoes fills the air. It was in the 19th century that Parma developed what would have become [...]

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