Informação: Regional banana producers to benefit from 30% increase in POSEI aid this year, announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced on Sao Miguel that the Government will pay the POSEI aid to the 2018 banana production in late June; the overall amount will be the highest ever. "This is the result of the increase of aid in 2018 over the previous year and the growth of production by 20%," stated João Ponte. In this regard, he added that the "the amount of aid to ... 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 >>

Informação: Blueberry production in the Azores may represent excellent business opportunity, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated today that the investment in the production of blueberries in the Azores may be an excellent business opportunity. This is a highly appreciated fruit in the market with a growing demand for its nutritious and healthy properties, being well- adapted to the archipelago's soil and climate conditions. "Experimentation has been conducted since 2006, through ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government made strategic investment in sustainability of pineapple production, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted the importance of the work carried out towards the sustainability of pineapple culture. In this regard, he announced the holding of a meeting with producers for a reflection on the challenges faced by this fruit, whose dynamics has been growing in recent years as evidenced in the increase of demand and average price. "We intend to ho... Mais >>

Informação: PRORURAL+ execution rate in the Azores reached 43.5% in June, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed today that the execution rate of the Rural Development Programme of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, designated as PRORURAL +, was set at 43.5% in June. This figure puts the Azores at the top of execution rates in terms of Community funds at European and national level. "The PRORURAL + execution rate was set at 43.5% in June, involvi... Mais >>

Informação: POSEI allocates around 940 thousand Euros to banana production
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the POSEI support to banana producers in the Azores will be paid in June, with an increase of 30% over the initial sum. João Ponte pointed out that the overall POSEI allocation for banana production in 2016 amounts to nearly 940 thousand Euros, that is, 240 thousand euros more than the initially budget. "This is an impo... Mais >>

Informação: PGI certification of Santa Maria Cantaloupe is a commercial and cultural asset, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment welcomed the awarding of the Protected Geographical Indication classification to Santa Maria Cantaloupe by the European Commission. Luís Neto Viveiros considered it as "a commercial asset," whose "seal" may be already used in this year's production. "The classification of Santa Maria Cantaloupe as a Protected Geographical Identifica... Mais >>