Informação: POSEI 2020 creates aid to increase milk production on Faial, Pico and Flores islands
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Horta that the POSEI 2020 programme will create an incentive to increase milk production on the islands of Faial, Flores and Pico, through the Milk Producer Premium, providing for an increase of two cents when production exceeds that of the previous year." This amendment intends to encourage the growth of milk production on three Azore... Mais >>

Informação: European Commission approves all proposals for amendment to POSEI 2020 submitted by the Azores, announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry has announced that all the proposals for amendments to the POSEI 2020 programme submitted by the Azores have been approved by the European Commission. According to him, this is “very positive” decision that will continue to adjust aid to the sector's growth dynamics and greater sustainability in the Region. "The Regional Government ha... Mais >>

Informação: Implementation rate of Agriculture Investment Plan has already reached 75%, assures João Ponte
 The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the good implementation of the Plan is far more important than its appropriations. In this context, the Government intends to achieve this year an implementation rate in the Agriculture Plan even higher than in 2018 in order to further develop the agricultural sector and strengthen its competitiveness. “In 2018, the Agric... Mais >>

Informação: Regional and National Governments are working hard towards better CAP proposal, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Lisbon that the Regional and National Governments are working hard towards a better proposal under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2021-2027 period, which will contribute to the ongoing development and strengthening of the regional agricultural sector. “There is convergence and alignment of positions between the Regio... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Agriculture is now better prepared to overcome challenges, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that Azorean agriculture is now better prepared to overcome the existing challenges as a result of the investments in farms, health, genetics and animal welfare as well as the implementation of strategic measures in conjunction with all stakeholders in the sector. “Today, Azorean agriculture is better prepared and better structured t... Mais >>

Informação: 2020 Plan to drive more progress and results for the agricultural sector in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the 2020 Plan will continue to drive more progress and positive results for agriculture in the Azores. In fact, it will ensure the strengthening of infrastructure modernisation, the improvement of farmers' working conditions and the reduction of costs, thus strengthening the sector's competit... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro defends economic profitability of the "good work" of agriculture in the area of environmental sustainability
The President of the Government defended in Praia da Vitória an increasing economic profitability of the “good work “carried out by the regional agricultural sector in terms of ecological footprint and animal welfare to take advantage of the growing appetite of markets for this type of good sustainable practices. “We must continue the work – the good work - that has be... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government advocates increased agricultural cooperation among all Outermost Regions
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry defended in Ponta Delgada that Outermost Regions, besides sharing common struggles under the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2021-2027, should step up cooperation in the agricultural sector through the exchange of knowledge, practices and exchanges. “Unity and increased cooperation among all the islands that make up the Outermos... Mais >>

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 >>