Informação: Government wants to continue supporting the agricultural sector on São Jorge to overcome challenges, assures Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government assured today that the Government wants to continue to be a partner of São Jorge's agricultural sector with the aim of overcoming the challenges related to milk production, product quality and the commercial use of the Designation of Protected Origin of São Jorge Cheese. "With determination, persistence, confidence and hard work it is possible that this ... Mais >>

Informação: Horticultural crops grew 19.5% in the Azores, says Luís Neto Viveiros
According to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) in 2011, the area of horticultural crops in the Azores grew 19.5% in ten years, "despite the significant reduction in the number of farms," said the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport. "This demonstrates we have fewer farmers today; however, farms are larger and farmers have improved their professional qualifications... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros believes Azorean farmers will overcome challenges
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources conveyed his belief that Azorean farmers will "be able" to "overcome another challenge" brought by the end of milk quotas in Europe, using the tools the tools they have available. "Azorean farmers have faced several problems over the years," Luís Neto Viveiros stressed, assuring that they may rely on the Regional Government's commitment and effor... Mais >>

Informação: Premium to first installation of young farmers will double in the Azores, announced Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources announced on Friday that the Azorean Government will double the Premium to the First Installation of Young Farmers in the Region, which increases from 35 thousand Euros to 70 thousand Euros. "This amount will be regulated," taking into consideration the "proper adaptation" of the estimated Community support to the Region, said Luís Neto Viveiros.... Mais >>

Informação: Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets pays half a million Euros under Milk Buying Back Scheme in the Azores
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, through the Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets (IAMA), has paid half a million Euros to over 70 producers, whose applications were approved under the Milk Buying Back scheme in the Azores. This payment corresponds to the last instalment payment provided in the Ordinance no.97/2011 of November 7. According to which, it was determined that t... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights "harmonisation" of efforts to promote internalisation of Azorean products
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources highlighted today the initiatives developed towards the "harmonisation of efforts undertaken by the Azores and the Portuguese Government" in order to "improve the marketing" of regional products abroad. Speaking at the end of a meeting held with the Secretary of State of Food and Agri-food Research, Nuno Brito, in Angra do Heroísmo, Luís Net... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila says that raising awareness of the population for the acquisition of Azorean products is a "duty of all"
The Vice-President of the Government of the Azores said today in Horta that raising the awareness of the population for the importance of buying Azorean products in the Region's economic development is a "duty of all." Sérgio Ávila spoke on the sidelines of a meeting with the Board of the Horta Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Faial businesspeople for the dissemination of Program... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government creates Human Resources Exchange in Agriculture
The Regional Government has created the Human Resources Exchange in the Area of Agriculture by an order issued by the Vice-President that was recently published. This measure aims to redirect human resources from other activity sectors to the primary sector. With this measure provided in the Azorean Agenda for Employment Creation and Business Competitiveness, the Regional Government aims to stre... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores welcomes amendments approved in Brussels in defence of milk production
The Government of the Azores welcomed the approval of the majority of the goals listed in the seven amendment proposals to the report drafted by the Committee of the Regions on the EU report regarding the dismantling of the milk quota system. The amendments proposed by the Azores were accepted by vast majority at Plenary Session of the Committee of the Regions that was held in Brussels on Thursd... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores invests over 366 thousand Euros in the recovery of Pico vineyard
The Regional Government signed today in Lagido, municipality of Madalena, 22 new projects for the recovery of vineyards on Pico in a total area of 18.35 hectares, corresponding to a financial support over 366 thousand Euros. The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources highlighted the interest and commitment of Pico's wine producers in the recovery of vineyards. This culture has a profitability ... Mais >>