Informação: Success of agriculture depends on continuous anticipation and evaluation of consumer trends, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated that the success of agriculture in the Azores, a sector of paramount importance for the regional economy, is based on the permanent commitment to quality, differentiation of production, innovation and anticipation of the evolution and change in consumers' eating habits and market needs, always safeguarding food safety. "The Government, producers and ind... Mais >>

Informação: Azores have great potential for organic farming, says Regional Director for Rural Development
The Regional Director for Rural Development stated today that the Azores have great growth potential in organic production mode, thus contributing to the promotion of products, competitiveness and profitability of farms, and to environmental preservation. "Organic farming is the path our farmers have begun to follow on milk, meat and agricultural diversification, but we can still go further. The ... Mais >>

Informação: Corvo Ecomuseum promotes lecture on organic farming
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through Corvo Ecomuseum, promotes several initiatives on organic farming featuring the participation of Avelino Ormonde, owner of the company Biofontinhas, at the Social Centre of "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Corvo Saturday and Sunday. The initiative is aimed at the promotion of sustainable development. On Saturday, February 9, a workshop will be held ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government requests meeting of Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, requested the President of the Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre (CALL) to convene a meeting with all governing bodies that will specifically address the current situation of milk in the Azores. The mission of CALL is to accompany and take action in the regional milk and dairy sectors. Its governing bodies are represented by the Re... Mais >>

Informação: Future of dairy sector is permanent concern of the Azorean Government
The Regional Director for Agriculture stressed that the strategy for the dairy sector has always been and will continue to be defined in full coordination and proximity to production and industry. In this regard, he regretted the political attacks that hinder the sector and the industry instead of a contribution with proposals and feasible solutions. "Accusing the Regional Government of the curre... Mais >>

Informação: Challenges in dairy sector make understanding between production, processing and marketing "inevitable," says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government highlighted today the "major response" given by the regional dairy sector in recent years but warned that the challenges of the future require the "inevitable understanding" between production, processing and marketing. After noting that the Regional Government will not be excluded from this concertation process, Vasco Cordeiro stated that it would be a huge mistake... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests 1.2 million Euros in agricultural and forest infrastructures on Terceira Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources will invest this year 1.2 million Euros in infrastructures on the island of Terceira, including the work on Pico Gaspar Rural Road. This intervention will reduce production costs, enhance safety and prepare the sector to meet future challenges. "This year, the financial allocation of t... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government reinforces cooperation in Brussels in the area of agriculture
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Ponta Delgada the "very close" cooperation to be developed in Brussels between the Government and the Azores Agricultural Federation. Rui Bettencourt spoke to journalists at the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Azores Agricultural Federation, which now has a representative at the Representation O... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean farmers submitted projects for water storage on farms amounting to 1.3 million Euros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that 48 projects were submitted under the PRORURAL+ notice for investments in farms directed to the use and storage of water. They represent an overall amount of 1.3 million Euros of investment, corresponding to a public expenditure of about one million Euros. João Ponte expressed his satisfaction with the adherence of Azorean farm... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government creates programme to attract more young people to agriculture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that the Young Farmer programme, to be implemented this year, aims to render the sector more attractive and sustainable through a series of measures involving the creation of incentives, positive discrimination and more training for young farmers. "Some ideas about this programme have been presented, namely the establishme... Mais >>