Informação: Regional Government presents proposed strategy for organic farming
On April 13, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry will hold a public session to present the proposed strategy for organic farming in the Azores at the Agrarian Development Services of São Miguel Island. The session, open to public in general, will be attended by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, the Regional Director for Agriculture, Jos&#... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte announces changes in PROAMAF to better serve farmers
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced in Vila do Porto several changes that will be applied to the Support Program for Agricultural and Forest Modernisation (PROAMAF) in order to better serve farmers. The respective ordinance is expected to enter into force in May. "The new change we are introducing in PROAMAF meets the needs of the sector and also contributes to improving... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to invest this year 1.2 million Euros in water supply to farms, announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the Government of the Azores will invest this year 1.2 million Euros in water supply to farms, of which about 600 thousand Euros will be on this island. "These figures show the importance of this type of investment, namely to make life easier for farmers and also to contribute to the improvement of farm income," said Joã... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government improves services provided at Topo Agricultural Service Station on São Jorge Island
The Regional Secretariat of Agriculture and Forestry informs that Topo Agricultural Service Station on São Jorge Island will extend its daily operating hours, as in accordance with the commitment taken by the Azorean Government. This station operates in the São Jorge Agrarian Development Services building in the hamlet of Alqueve, village of Topo. It is open from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and... Mais >>

Informação: Experimentation is fundamental for development of agriculture in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that experimentation is fundamental for the development of agriculture in the Azores insofar as it allows testing new cultures, acquiring new knowledge and better planning public policies. It also promotes an educational component and the interest of the population. "Experimentation fields are extremely important for the development of the... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte says post-2020 PAC is fundamental to ensure that agriculture continues to be the driving force of São Jorge's economy
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the post-2020 CAP is fundamental to ensure that the agricultural sector continues to be the driving force of São Jorge's economy. The government official defended the need for the Government, associations, cooperatives and farmers to continue coordinating efforts. "Agriculture continues to be the main pillar of the Azorean econo... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests over a million Euros in agricultural roads on São Jorge Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, authorised today the opening of the public tender for the second phase of the intervention in the Longitudinal North rural road located in the municipality of Velas, São Jorge Island. The contract work has an estimated budget of 485 thousand Euros. The intervention includes the improvement of the pavement and drainage cond... Mais >>

Informação: Supporting projects to modernise cooperatives is fundamental to ensure the future of the dairy sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry defended on the island of São Jorge that supporting the modernisation and innovation of dairy cooperatives is essential to ensure the future of the dairy sector. "The investments in modernisation and innovation are not just political speech clichés. They are a necessity and a reality to which the Regional Government is attentive, consi... Mais >>

Informação: Beef consumption grew 6.3% in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry pointed out that the slaughter of cattle in the Azores continues to grow, especially in terms of local consumption. In the first two months of this year, it registered an increase of 6.3% compared to the same period of 2017. "The most recent data on cattle slaughter in the Azores show a growth of 6.3% in local consumption, a trend that has remain... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government invests over 300 thousand Euros in training courses for farmers
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Government will invest over 300 thousand Euros in training courses for farmers on various subjects that will cover another 4,200 trainees between 2017 and 2018. "In two years, the Regional Government will invest over 300 thousand Euros in training courses that will cover another 4,200 trainees, whether they are full-time farmers ... Mais >>