Brussels, 29/04/2015 (Agence Europe) - EU experts reached agreement on Tuesday 28 April on European measures to prevent further introduction and spread of the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium, which can kill olive trees, active in the south of Italy. Only Italy voted against measures which it deemed too draconian. The reinforced measures will put in place a buffer zone of 20 kilometres around infested areas in the Italian province of Lecce (Puglia). Infested trees will be felled and strict...