Information: Regional Government challenges farmers to reduce dependence on aid by reducing farm costs and boosting production
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated on Terceira Island that farmers should increasingly focus on boosting production and reducing farm costs to improve income and depend less on aid. "The path to be followed involves animal genetic enhancement, the reduction of imported food to boost the profitability of agricultural activities and the decreased dependence on aid," said José Él... more >>

Information: Regional Government has done everything to continue increasing milk price, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture stated in Lagoa that the Government of the Azores is aware of the reality and has done everything, within the reach of its powers, so that the price of milk paid to Azorean producers continues to increase. "The Regional Government is attentive, being on the side of producers. However, it is important that industries invest and innovate, because good companies ... more >>

Information: Azores cheese with great potential for sale in national and international markets, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture, José Élio Ventura, highlighted today the great export potential of the Azores cheese, both in the national and international markets for its quality, durability and diversity. "This is a product that creates more employment and has durability. In the context of the dairy sector, it is perhaps the best way to overcome the sea barrier that separates... more >>

Information: Regional Oenology Laboratory promotes awareness-raising action wine analysis
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, through the Regional Oenology Laboratory, will hold a free awareness-raising campaign on the analysis of wines at "Wine in Azores 2018." The initiative will be held under the title "Why is wine analysed in laboratory?" and is addressed at wine producers, future producers and the population in ... more >>

Information: Farmers may apply from today for additional drought aid granted by the Regional Government, says Regional Director for Agriculture
The Regional Director for Agriculture, José Élio Ventura, revealed today that the first application was already submitted on the island of Terceira under the ordinance granting additional aid to compensate farmers for production losses in maize and horticultural crops due to the drought affecting several islands of the Azores. "Today, the first application was already submitted on the i... more >>

Information: Regional Government to hold information session on apicultural health on São Jorge Island
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, will hold a public discussion on apicultural health, a key element for the development of this sector in the Azores. The session is scheduled for July 26 on the island of São Jorge. This meeting will take place at the Agrarian Development Service in Urzelina at 8 PM. It aims to provide tr... more >>

Information: Information sessions on integrated rodent control take place this month on Faial, Graciosa, Pico and Terceira
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, in conjunction with municipal council will promote information sessions on integrated rodent control on the islands of Faial, Graciosa, Pico and Terceira in the month of April. These free information sessions began on São Miguel and are now extended to another four islands. They are inten... more >>

Information: New support scheme for support animal protection associations in the Azores to enter into force Wednesday
The new financial reimbursement scheme for animal protection associations in the Azores enter into force Wednesday, March 14, and has an overall allocation of 100 thousand Euros to support the expenses incurred with the animals under their care. According to an ordinance now published in the Official Journal, the amount cannot exceed 10 thousand Euros per animal protection association. It will su... more >>

Information:  Regional Government promotes information sessions on integrated rodent control on all islands
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, will organise information sessions on integrated rodent control on all islands of the archipelago, which will be open to the community in general. The first session will be held Monday, February 26, at 10:00 AM at Lagoa City Hall building on the island of São Miguel. With an approximate ... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports campaign to promote São Jorge Cheese
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, has approved the application submitted by the Union of São Jorge Agricultural and Dairy Cooperatives (UNIQUEIJO) to carry out a campaign aimed at increasing the promotion and sale of cheese. In addition to the tasting of São Jorge Cheese at various points of sale, this campaign includ... more >>