Informação: Regional Government guarantees approval of 21 million Euros for agricultural modernisation projects and the installation of 87 young farmers under PRORURAL+
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Regional Government has decided to increase the financial allocation for the installation of young farmers and the modernisation of farms under the PRORURAL+ programme, whose applications are currently under analysis. This injection of funds will guarantee the approval of 21 million Euros for farm modernisation projects and the fi... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government works proactively for development of Terceira's dairy sector
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry announced the implementation of a series of strategic measures aimed at milk production and the dairy industry. They are intended to reduce production costs, boost competitiveness and contribute to the sustainability of the dairy sector. "Measures directed to products of certified origin and the Azores Brand are clearly strategies for the prom... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government "absolutely committed" to improving farmers' income, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Regional Government is "absolutely committed" to improving farmers' income, noting that the financial support allocated to producers' organisations is one way of contributing to this goal. "This annual aid granted under a Resolution of the Council of the Government will reach 3.7 million Euros this year," said João Ponte. Acc... Mais >>

Informação: Regional and national authorities work in partnership to improve provision of services to agriculture, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Terceira Island that the Azorean Government is working in full cooperation and coordination with the Directorate-General of Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV) to improve the services provided to Azorean farmers in various areas. "The visit of DAGV's technical leaders to the Azores was extremely important as far as it raised their aware... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government ensures anticipation of POSEI aid payments
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced in Santa Cruz da Graciosa that the Government will anticipate the payment of the remaining amounts of POSEI 2018 aid, being a positive measure for the liquidity of farms. "The Regional Government has made a request to the Financing Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP) concerning the anticipation of the payment of the remaining... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte says reinforcement of water supply is fundamental for development of agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted on Graciosa the public investment that has been made by the Regional Government to reinforce water supply to farms. According to him, this is extremely important to improve the working conditions of farmers, reduce production costs and improve the competitiveness of farms. "Water supply is fundamental to farms, so as to ensure their p... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government has already paid 700 thousand Euros to 300 farmers hit by 2018 drought
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, announced on Terceira that the Government has already paid 700 thousand Euros to 300 farmers hit by the 2018 drought, which has caused losses in maize, horticultural, sorghum and tobacco crops. "This week, we began the first payments to compensate farmers who suffered losses in their production due to the drought that hit the A... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government welcomes European Parliament's vote in favour of maintaining co-financing rate of 85% for Outermost Regions
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations expressed the Regional Government's satisfaction with the European Parliament's approval of the maintenance of the 85% co-financing rate for Outermost Regions. "The Government of the Azores welcomes the European Parliament's approval of the General Regulations on the next European Framework, especially because the European ... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte defends genuineness of wines for sustainability of viticulture in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Pico that sustainability is a major challenge for viticulture as a determining factor in employment creation, wealth generation and economic development, pointing out a series of strategic goals that must be achieved in coming times. "One of the key goals concerns the safeguarding of the genuineness and authenticity of Azorean wines," ... Mais >>

Informação: European funds have been decisive for growth of agricultural sector on Faial, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that European funds have been instrumental in the growth, diversification and sustainability of the agricultural sector on Faial, a path that must be pursued with determination and innovation. "The development of the agricultural sector in the Azores, in general, and on Faial Island, in particular, is quite evident in the construction of i... Mais >>