Informação: Regional Government highlights Fruter's contribution to development of agricultural diversification on Terceira Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo the contribution made by Frutercoop to the qualification and development of agricultural diversification on the island of Terceira. “The development of the agricultural diversification sector on the island of Terceira in the current legislative period is confirmed by the growth of 30% in the productio... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to approve additional support for losses in floriculture resulting from the pandemic
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of Terceira that the Regional Government will soon approve additional financial support on an exceptional basis to compensate flower producers for the loss of income in the Region due to the pandemic. “The support model and the respective legal framework are at the final stages of preparation. They are the result of th... Mais >>

Informação: Fruit growing potential of the Azores should be harnessed, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of Faial that the fruit growing potential of the Azores should be harnessed with a view to its growth. It will contribute, on the one hand, to satisfy the domestic market and, on the other hand, to increase exports of subtropical fruits, such as pineapple, banana, anonna or avocado, among other products of excellent quality t... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government presented strategy for fruit growing
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Fruit Growing Development Plan (PROFRUTA) will be a vital support tool for the adoption of the best public policies, as it defines a series of specific actions for the coming years, with a view to ensuring the development of this agricultural sector in the Azores and the enhancement of its productions. "Fruit growing has a conside... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government wants to certify banana as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed today that the Regional Government wants to certify banana as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product, thereby creating added value for this fruit and improving producers' income. "The PGI designation is an important protection for regional banana, which will represent added value for producers by improving their income, promot... Mais >>

Informação: Working group presents proposal for Regional Fruit Farming Development Plan to the Regional Government
The working group coordinated by David Horta Lopes, from the University of the Azores, presented today to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry the proposal for a Regional Fruit Farming Development Plan, a guiding and strategic document aimed at helping the Government to define public policies in the coming decade with a view to the growth of this sector. “The so-called 'Profru... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro says Pineapple Festival will promote and disseminate the history of this relevant crop
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stressed that the Pineapple Festival will promote and disseminate the history of this “relevant” culture that is so much alive in the village of Fajã de Baixo, municipality of Ponta Delgada, “already known as the capital of the Azores pineapple." Marta Guerreiro spoke Saturday at the opening session of the second edi... Mais >>

Informação: Azores have already approved investments amounting to more than 32 million Euros under PRORURAL+ in the processing, marketing and development of agricultural products
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stressed today the importance of the PRORURAL+ programme for the development of projects in the area of processing, marketing and development of agricultural products in the Azores. Under the current Community framework, investments amounting to 32.2 million Euros have already been approved and additional investments over six million Euros are cu... Mais >>

Informação: Agricultural diversification shows growing dynamics and attracts young people in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted today the growing dynamics of agricultural diversification in the Azores, both in terms of increased production area and in terms of young farmers' adherence. According to him, there is still plenty of room for the sustained growth of these productions. “Having regard to the last four years, agricultural diversification product... Mais >>

Informação: Regional coffee and yam producers should make full use of available aid, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forests, João Ponte, stated that regional coffee and yam producers already have at their disposal a range of support measures at various levels, which should be used to their full potential before any new aid is created. "From the Regional Government's standpoint, it makes no sense at this stage to extend the existing support system to these two crop... Mais >>