Information: Regional Government reinforces phytosanitary control against threat of allegedly contaminated Asian seeds entering the Azores
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated that phytosanitary control has been reinforced in the Azores to prevent the unwanted entry of allegedly contaminated seeds from Asian countries, guaranteeing that no cases have yet been reported to the competent authorities in the Region. “In view of the warning issued this week by the Ministry of Agriculture regarding the delivery of unsolicited ... more >>

Information: 1st Azores Pet Fair takes place on Terceira Island from March 13 to 15
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, will promote the 1st Azores Pet Fair at Terceira Island Multisectoral Park between March 13 and 15, with a diversified programme to raise the awareness of the population for this issue. "This event falls within the regional strategy for animal protection, promotion of animal welfare, awarenes... more >>

Information: Agriculture is part of the DNA of Azoreans wherever they are, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated in California that agriculture is part of the DNA of Azoreans wherever they are, highlighting the contribution of Azorean emigrants or Azorean descendants to the development of this sector in the USA. “As an Azorean, it is a great pride to see that so many emigrants or descendants of Azoreans have managed to thrive in this country, especially in ... more >>

Information: Regional Government opens applications for support to animal protection associations and official collection centres
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, opens Tuesday, January 28, the application period for the allocation of financial support to animal protection associations and Official Collection Centres (CRO). This measure falls within the Regional Government's strategy to improve the welfare of pets. In the case of animal protection assoc... more >>

Information: Ramo Grande cattle breed, native to the Azores, is the first to apply genomic selection nationwide
The Regional Director for Agriculture revealed that the Ramo Grande cattle breed, native to the Azores, is a pioneer in the application of genomic selection nationwide, an extremely important step to preserve the future of a genetic heritage with unparalleled historical, social and cultural importance. “This major step that is now being taken is intended to achieve more promising results in... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports farmers promoting animal welfare in farms
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated that the Regional Government supported last year 172 emergency cattle slaughters in farms located on five islands of the archipelago, thus safeguarding animal welfare and minimising farmers' losses. “These animals could not be transported to the slaughterhouses due to their frail health conditions as result of injury or illness causing pain and su... more >>

Information: Regional Government joins international project to improve competitiveness of agricultural and craft markets
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, has signed a cooperation agreement with entities from Madeira, Canary Islands and Senegal with a view to implementing the “Mercamarkt” project. It is intended to improve the competitiveness of agricultural markets as well as to boost sales of local products. This project, which tak... more >>

Information: Regional Government implemented agricultural plastic collection system on São Jorge Island
The Regional Government has already implemented an agricultural plastic collection system on the island of São Jorge, providing several containers throughout the two municipalities of that island. This measure complies with the decision taken by the Council of the Government in January as part of the Government's statutory visit to São Jorge. The Regional Directorate for Agriculture has... more >>

Information: Commitment to innovation is essential to increase efficiency and competitiveness of dairy farms, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture, José Élio Ventura, stated on São Miguel Island that the implementation of innovative measures in the milk sector, as recommended by the "Dairy 4 Future" European project, which the Azores have joined, is an essential component to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of dairy farms. "In practice, this project will involve several pilot fa... more >>

Information: Honey production in the Azores generates annual revenue of one million Euros, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture, José Élio Ventura, stated that more than 100 tonnes of honey are annually produced in the Azores, generating revenue of about one million Euros with the sale of honey, wax and royal jelly, among other products. "The figures speak for themselves and evidence the economic importance of beekeeping in the Region, a sector with room to grow in the archi... more >>