Informação: Regional Government to compensate for losses in the floriculture sector caused by the pandemic
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, will grant regional funds, on an exceptional basis, to compensate for the financial losses suffered by flower producers during the period between March 13 and May 31. According to the ordinance published today in the Official Journal, this support covers flower producers on the islands of São Miguel, Ter... Mais >>

Informação: Floriculture growth in the Azores is the result of great dedication and professionalism, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Rural Development stated on Terceira Island that the growth of floriculture in the Azores stems from the great dedication and professionalism of producers and their organisations. In this sector, the export of proteas already represents an annual turnover of more than one million Euros. "In the last four years, regional floriculture registered an increase of 10% in the a... 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: Technical cooperation between the Azores and Madeira contributes to development of agriculture, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the technical cooperation between the Azores and Madeira is an important contribution to the development and qualification of agriculture in both Autonomous Regions. "Training sessions, technical visits or even the exchange of seeds are measures that should be reinforced and stimulated between both Autonomous Regions, as there is know... Mais >>

Informação: Export of proteas to grow 45% this year in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry estimated today that the export of proteas will increase 45% this year in the Azores, noting that floriculture is a sector that has increasingly attracted young farmers. "This sector has been growing in recent years due to the entry of young farmers and the fact that they are using the Community funds available for that purpose," said João P... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte highlights importance of Camellias Exhibition in Furnas for the promotion of Azorean floriculture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the Camellias Exhibition in Furnas has "asserted itself as an excellent show in regional floriculture, promoting the growing of these flowers with the local population as well as with the increasing number of tourists and experts that visit it." João Ponte spoke at the opening of the 15th edition of this exhibition, stressi... Mais >>