Information: Milk production in the Azores grew 3.4% in the first half of the year
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry revealed that the production of milk in the Azores grew 3.4% during the first half of 2018, compared to the same period of last year. According to data presented to industry partners, an additional 11.2 million litres of milk were produced between January and June 2018 in comparison with the same period of last year. To date, the Region has a... more >>

Information: Investing in modernisation of agricultural infrastructures is "permanent challenge," says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, stated that investing in the modernisation of agricultural infrastructures in the Azores is a "permanent challenge," stressing that water supply and storage will be a priority in the next decade. "Improving public agricultural infrastructures is a permanent challenge for the Government, either by improving agricultural roads or... more >>

Information: Regional Government proposes adjustments to POSEI to better serve agriculture in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the Government has proposed adjustments to the European Commission regarding the 2019 POSEI programme, namely the implementation of aid for the inter-island transport of young bovines. It aims to encourage the local slaughter of animals that are still exported alive from the islands of Santa Maria, Graciosa, Flores and Corvo.... more >>

Information: PRORURAL+ execution rate in the Azores reached 43.5% in June, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed today that the execution rate of the Rural Development Programme of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, designated as PRORURAL +, was set at 43.5% in June. This figure puts the Azores at the top of execution rates in terms of Community funds at European and national level. "The PRORURAL + execution rate was set at 43.5% in June, involvi... more >>

Information: Applications for support to compensate agricultural loss caused by drought begin in August, announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced in Ponta Delgada that the application period for financial support to compensate agricultural producers for losses caused by drought in forage maize and horticulture will begin on August 6. "We are about to conclude an ordinance defining a series of rules so that producers may have access to this financial aid that the Regional Governm... more >>

Information: Azorean Government invests 184 thousand Euros in resurfacing of agricultural roads on São Miguel
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, signed a contract Tuesday to supply of bituminous mixes for the resurfacing of agricultural roads on the island of São Miguel, a global investment of 184 thousand Euros. Overall, the intervention covers eight agricultural roads in the municipalities of the Nordeste, Povoação and Ribeira Grande. The works to be car... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores grants additional support of 255 thousand Euros for maintenance of vineyards
The ordinance regulating the allocation of additional regional support, up to 255 thousand Euros, for producers who applied in 2017 for the Maintenance of Vineyards for the Production of Wines bearing the Designation of Origin (DO) and the Geographical Indication (GI) certifications under the POSEI programme was published today in the Official Journal. The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and ... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports farmers in purchasing animal feed due to drought
The first ordinance granting an additional support for the purchase of 10,000 tonnes of fibrous concentrate, straw and hay to feed cattle in regional farms was published today in the Official Journal. The allocation of support follows the severe drought hitting the archipelago of the Azores, which has significantly affected the production of food. The ordinance issued by the Regional Secretariat ... more >>

Information: New slaughterhouse is very important to boost growth of meat sector on Graciosa, said João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the new Graciosa's new Slaughterhouse, with an estimated budget of 5.4 million Euros, is a "very important" infrastructure to further boost the growth of the meat sector on Graciosa and it the Region. It also plays an important role in the creation of more jobs, generation of wealth and the development of the economy. "This is ... more >>

Information: João Ponte highlights work towards recovery of vineyards and production of wines of excellence
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted today the work towards the recovery of vineyards and the production of wines of excellence in the Azores, a sector with great potential for growth on several islands. "There has been a great deal of work towards the recovery of vineyards on Graciosa Island. It has a great potential to continue growing in terms of area on this island ... more >>