Informação: Corvo Ecomuseum promotes lecture on organic farming
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through Corvo Ecomuseum, promotes several initiatives on organic farming featuring the participation of Avelino Ormonde, owner of the company Biofontinhas, at the Social Centre of "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Corvo Saturday and Sunday. The initiative is aimed at the promotion of sustainable development. On Saturday, February 9, a workshop will be held ... Mais >>

Informação: Future of dairy sector is permanent concern of the Azorean Government
The Regional Director for Agriculture stressed that the strategy for the dairy sector has always been and will continue to be defined in full coordination and proximity to production and industry. In this regard, he regretted the political attacks that hinder the sector and the industry instead of a contribution with proposals and feasible solutions. "Accusing the Regional Government of the curre... Mais >>

Informação: Challenges in dairy sector make understanding between production, processing and marketing "inevitable," says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government highlighted today the "major response" given by the regional dairy sector in recent years but warned that the challenges of the future require the "inevitable understanding" between production, processing and marketing. After noting that the Regional Government will not be excluded from this concertation process, Vasco Cordeiro stated that it would be a huge mistake... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests 1.2 million Euros in agricultural and forest infrastructures on Terceira Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources will invest this year 1.2 million Euros in infrastructures on the island of Terceira, including the work on Pico Gaspar Rural Road. This intervention will reduce production costs, enhance safety and prepare the sector to meet future challenges. "This year, the financial allocation of t... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government reinforces cooperation in Brussels in the area of agriculture
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Ponta Delgada the "very close" cooperation to be developed in Brussels between the Government and the Azores Agricultural Federation. Rui Bettencourt spoke to journalists at the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Azores Agricultural Federation, which now has a representative at the Representation O... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean farmers submitted projects for water storage on farms amounting to 1.3 million Euros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that 48 projects were submitted under the PRORURAL+ notice for investments in farms directed to the use and storage of water. They represent an overall amount of 1.3 million Euros of investment, corresponding to a public expenditure of about one million Euros. João Ponte expressed his satisfaction with the adherence of Azorean farm... Mais >>

Informação: Government maintains control of flights from third countries to avoid phytosanitary risks
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, maintains control of flights from third countries to the Azores in order to avoid phytosanitary risks by improper introduction of plants, vegetable products or other materials. In order to comply with existing Community regulations on plant health issues concerning the minimisation of risks ari... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government creates programme to attract more young people to agriculture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that the Young Farmer programme, to be implemented this year, aims to render the sector more attractive and sustainable through a series of measures involving the creation of incentives, positive discrimination and more training for young farmers. "Some ideas about this programme have been presented, namely the establishme... Mais >>

Informação: Production of proteas generated great economic dynamics, wealth and employment, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture emphasised the great dynamics generated by the production of proteas in the Azores not only in terms of stems exported abroad, but also in terms of employment creation and wealth generation. "Regarding 2017 and 2018, we register a growth between 20 and 30%, both in terms of stems shipped and turnover," José Élio Ventura said, adding that "the produc... Mais >>

Informação: POSEI programme is essential for development of agriculture in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forests stated on São Jorge that the POSEI programme is an essential tool to continue promoting the development of agriculture in the Azores and preparing the sector to better face the challenges of the future. "POSEI funds have been used to leverage the development of agriculture in the Azores, thereby contributing to increasing farmers' income and ... Mais >>