Informação: Azorean dairy farms participate in European project to identify innovative practices
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated on Terceira Island that the "Dairy4Future" project, which includes the Azores, is an important moment for the identification of innovative practices in dairy farms at European level as well as for the exchange of knowledge among producers. "This project will involve seven farms from Terceira and eight from São Miguel. It is intended to foster the e... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government continues to invest in improvement of farmers' working conditions
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry signed today the contract work for the repaving of Barro Vermelho Rural Road on Terceira Island, estimated investment of around 300 thousand Euros that will contribute to improving the working conditions of farmers. This intervention will be carried out by the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources in the village of Ribeirinha, municipality o... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government's proactive attitude contributes to development of agricultural sector, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Rural Development stated today on Terceira Island that the Regional Government's proactive attitude has contributed in a positive and strategic manner to help the development of agriculture. "What agriculture is in the Azores, especially the milk sector, is the result of the efforts undertaken by industry players who have always managed to overcome challenges. In this con... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores to continue providing tools for improvement of dairy industry and milk production
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the Regional Government will continue providing the dairy industry and milk production with tools to improve performance, increase efficiency and boost their income. As he emphasised, the price of milk paid to producers is not just a regional problem. "The price of milk paid to producers is ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government strengthens contacts with social partners for new European territorial cooperation programme
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations announced in Brussels the beginning of a consultation process with social partners to better defend the interests of the Azores and the Outermost Regions in the preparation of a new European territorial cooperation programme "There is a proposal from the European Commission for the allocation of 270 million Euros for the Out... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government want to introduce amendments to POSEI 2020 to restructure milk production and improve farm efficiency
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Brussels that the Regional Government intends to introduce changes to POSEI 2020 with a view to restructuring milk production and improving the efficiency of farms on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Graciosa. "With these measures, which are optional, the Government intends to adjust the number of animals in dairy farms wit... 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: Maintenance of agricultural roads on Pico is permanent concern of the Regional Government, says Regional Director for Forest Resources
The Regional Director for Forest Resources stated that the Regional Government has already invested 800 thousand Euros in the maintenance of agricultural roads on Pico Island, paying close attention to this situation. It is an ongoing concern given the importance of these roads for the development of the agricultural sector. "Despite the daily efforts undertaken in the improvement of agricultural... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government available to foster development of coffee production
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated on Terceira Island that the Regional Government is available to help coffee producers to study and assess the introduction of new plant varieties with the aim of fostering the development of a new crop in the Region. "Our soil and climate conditions and our volcanic soils are decisive factors for the production of unique coffee in the Azores, which we ... Mais >>

Informação: Certification of slaughterhouses is another contribution to enhancing Azores meat, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated on Terceira Island that the certification of Azorean slaughterhouses to the ISO 22000 food quality and safety standard is another contribution to enhancing meat and leveraging the competitiveness of this sector. "This certification will ensure the standardisation of regional slaughterhouses in terms of food safety, hygiene and good processing practices,... Mais >>