Information: 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... more >>

Information: 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,... more >>

Information: 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 ... more >>

Information: Regional Government already approved 90% of applications for aid to crop losses due to drought
The Regional Director for Agriculture announced on Terceira the approval of 90% of the 1,410 applications submitted for aid to crop losses, namely forage maize and horticultural crops, as a result of the drought that hit the Azores last year. "The aid payments for crop losses is taking place in due course and, so far, the Government has already granted more than 1.2 million Euros. It is expected t... more >>

Information: 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... more >>

Information: 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... more >>

Information: Government maintains control of flights from third countries to avoid phytosanitary risks
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, maintains control of flights from third countries to the Azores in order to avoid phytosanitary risks by improper introduction of plants, vegetable products or other materials. In order to comply with existing Community regulations on plant health issues concerning the minimisation of risks ari... more >>

Information: Production of proteas generated great economic dynamics, wealth and employment, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture emphasised the great dynamics generated by the production of proteas in the Azores not only in terms of stems exported abroad, but also in terms of employment creation and wealth generation. "Regarding 2017 and 2018, we register a growth between 20 and 30%, both in terms of stems shipped and turnover," José Élio Ventura said, adding that "the produc... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes farmers' knowledge on rodent control
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated today that the Regional Government wants to improve the level of knowledge of farmers on the best practices of integrated rodent control with the aim of modernising the negative impacts of this pest on farms and agricultural crops. "The results of the survey conducted on large dairy farms on São Miguel Island point to the need of proceeding with a... more >>

Information: 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 ... more >>