Informação: Regional Government challenges distribution sector to further invest in local cheeses and the industry to follow new trends
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry challenged today the cheese distribution sector in Portugal to further invest in local production and the industry to follow new market trends and consumer choice options. "It is important for the distribution sector to further invest in local production. It is imperative that the industry follows the new market trends and consumer choice options... Mais >>

Informação: Milk production in the Azores grew 1.19% in the first nine months of the year
In the first nine months of this year, the Azores produced 5.6 million litres more than in the same period of 2016, which represents an increase of 1.19%, mentioned the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry. Between January and September, 476 million litres of milk were produced in the archipelago. The islands of São Miguel and Pico were the only ones that registered a growth in... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Milk to be subject to comparative study by internationally recognised entity, announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the Azores Milk and Dairy Products Centre (CALL) will commission a comparative study on the Azores milk to an internationally recognised entity and proceed with the classification of butter, thus contributing to the promotion of milk produced in the archipelago. "At the next CALL meeting, the Regional Government will propose ... Mais >>

Informação: Milk recording is indispensable tool for the management of successful farms in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Angra do Heroísmo that milk recording is "an indispensable tool for the management of successful farms." He added that, through this tool, there has been "a very interesting evolution" in the regional sector in terms of quantity and quality of milk produced. Milk recording is the evaluation of the quantity and quality of milk produ... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte defends increase of POSEI funds and measures to compensate farmers for disruption in the milk market
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Lisbon that the Regional Government "supports the increase of POSEI funds over current appropriations," noting that the last amendment occurred in 2010. Since then, there have been successive apportionments to the premiums allocated, which "demonstrates the need for its revision." "The Government of the Azores will remain committed to i... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights "positive evolution" of Cooperativa Ocidental
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment highlighted on Flores the "positive evolution" of Cooperativa Ocidental and milk production on the island, praising the commitment of producers. "This positive trend is due primarily to the efforts of milk producers and the Cooperative's Administration Board in a joint effort we have joined in this process," said Luís Neto Viveiros, w... Mais >>

Informação: Amendments to POSEI ensure fairness among milk producers in the allocation of support
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated in Ponta Delgada that the proposed revision of POSEI submitted to the European Commission contributes to the regulation of production against the disposal difficulties faced by markets. In addition, it will prevent apportionments in the premium for milk producers and create ensure greater fairness in the allocation of support among ... Mais >>

Informação: “Os tempos de desafios que vivemos no setor agrícola, em especial no setor do leite, exigem responsabilidade e verdade”, afirma Fátima Amorim
A Diretora Regional do Desenvolvimento Rural afirmou hoje, em S. Roque do Pico, que “os tempos de desafios que vivemos no setor agrícola, em especial no setor do leite, exigem responsabilidade e verdade”, lamentando que “as intervenções recentes do PSD/Açores, pela boca do deputado Duarte Freitas, não sirvam nem um, nem outro, desses valores”. &... Mais >>

Informação: I Milk Forum analyses new challenges in production, processing and marketing of milk in the Azores
The first of three discussion forums with all the parties involved in the milk sector to be held on São Miguel, Terceira and Faial will take place at the S. Miguel Exhibition Park on March 9 at 9:30 AM. It will focus on the analysis of new challenges that the production, processing and marketing of milk are currently facing. The meeting will feature guest speaker Capoulas Santos, former min... Mais >>

Informação: President of the Government highlights potential of the Azores Sea and the regional dairy industry in strengthening of trade relations with China
On the occasion of the visit made by the President of the People's Republic of China to the island of Terceira, the President of the Government stressed the potential of the Azores Sea and the export of dairy products towards the strengthening of cooperation and trade relations with China. "For the Azores, it was an honour to welcome the President of the People's Republic of China," said Vasco C... Mais >>