Informação: European Commission approves adjustments to specification of PDO Azores Honey
The European Commission has approved a series of minor adjustments proposed by the Region to the specification of Azores Honey bearing the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) certificated, a decision that meets the claims of Azorean beekeepers. The changes introduced include the classification of pittosporum undulatum honey and multifloral honey through measurable parameters, such as sucrose and... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government satisfied with guarantee of transitional period between Community frameworks, but against cuts in POSEI allocation for 2021
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, welcomed the fact the European Commission will ensure the transition of POSEI and PRORURAL+ programmes between the current and the next Community framework as always defended by the Regional Government. The new framework will be in force for the 2021-2027 period under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). From the very first hou... Mais >>

Informação: Government available to take part in process for differentiation and value creation of Azorean milk, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government assured today that the Regional Government is “ready and available” to take part in the process for the differentiation and value creation of Azorean milk with the aim of ensuring an increasing income for the entire sector in the Region. “If our milk is pasture raised, why don't we all work - and the Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre is a good opportun... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government approves first financial support to farmers affected by Hurricane Lorenzo
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, signed today the first ordinances granting extraordinary financial support to 37 farmers from the Western and Central group islands, whose farms were affected by the passage of Hurricane Lorenzo in early October. The ordinances, which will be published next week in the Official Journal, provide for an overall support amounting t... Mais >>

Informação: 2020 Plan contributes to continued progress in agriculture and to improvement of farmers' income
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the 2020 Plan will contribute to the continued progress of agriculture in the Azores by focusing on the modernisation of infrastructures, improvement of farmers' working conditions and reduction of production costs, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of farms and improving producers' income. "It is a Plan that responds to the chall... Mais >>

Informação: Working group presents proposal for Regional Fruit Farming Development Plan to the Regional Government
The working group coordinated by David Horta Lopes, from the University of the Azores, presented today to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry the proposal for a Regional Fruit Farming Development Plan, a guiding and strategic document aimed at helping the Government to define public policies in the coming decade with a view to the growth of this sector. “The so-called 'Profru... Mais >>

Informação: Implementation of Regional Strategy for Development of Organic Farming already underway, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today in Ponta Delgada that the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Organic Farming of the Azores (ERDABA) is already underway, following the creation of the operational group in charge of its coordination. “This working meeting brought together, for the first time, this network-based operational group that will be ... Mais >>

Informação: Investing in quality is one of the ways to promote Azorean beef, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today on Terceira Island that the investment in quality is one of the ways to better promote Azorean beef. “Along with the continued commitment to good animal conformation, genetics and health, it is essential to continue focusing on quality and certification schemes, such as the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Organic Pr... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte writes to European Commissioner Phil Hogan acknowledging his contribution and commitment to the development of agriculture in the Azores
In a letter sent to the European Commissioner for Agriculture, who is ending his term of office, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry acknowledged Phil Hogan's commitment in the exercise of his duties, namely in the construction and preparation of the new Common Agricultural Policy for the 2021–2027 period, in addition, the government official acknowledged his role in developm... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government committed to mitigating damage to farmers affected by Hurricane Lorenzo
The Regional Director for Rural Development guaranteed on Flores Island that the Regional Government will always be with farmers to help mitigating the damage caused by the passage of Hurricane Lorenzo. "Given the exceptional nature of the situation, which will have a direct impact on farmers' income, the Regional Government will help farmers minimising the damage caused by Hurricane Lorenzo," sai... Mais >>