Information: Luís Neto Viveiros announces extension of population censuses to more protected bird species
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment revealed in Horta that the Regional Government will extend the population censuses to more protected bird species, similarly to the one that has been already conducted for wood pigeon; the latter will continue to be studied. Speaking at the Legislative Assembly Thursday, Luís Neto Viveiros pointed out the species covered the populati... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores signs contract with DPO/IMAR for the development of a Bird Observation Network
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment announced in Horta that the Government of the Azores will develop a project for a Bird Observation Network, having authorised to the signing of a contract with the Department of Oceanography and Fisheries (DOP) of the University of the Azores, through the IMAR Centre, for this purpose. "This project aims to value our natural heritage and prom... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros says the approval of the 'Milk report' by the EU Parliament "has to be seized by the Portuguese State"
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment welcomed today the approval of the so-called 'Milk Report' by the European Parliament. The document advises the European Commission to strengthen the support to producers and to create regulation mechanisms to counter the effects arising from the end of the milk quota system, especially in regions such as the Azores. For Luís Neto V... more >>

Information: Works to supply water to 25 farms in Ribeira Grande already in progress
The Government of the Azores has already started the contract work for construction of the water supply system for livestock and a reservoir with a capacity of 100 m3 in Caminho da Soca in the village of Fenais da Ajuda, municipality of Ribeira Grande. The investment will benefit 25 farms. This contract work, included in the Regional Public Works Charter, will support the activities of farmers i... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros reveals that the execution rate of POSEI already reached 94% in June
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment expressed his satisfaction with the fact that POSEI has already reached an execution rate of 94%, considering that it demonstrates the "dynamics and willingness of farmers." According to him, this is an example that the Azores are not wasting these support measures.” "The Region has already paid 66 of the 70 million Euros of annual ... more >>

Information: Trade between the Azores and Madeira with potential to grow, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stated in Ponta Delgada the existence of positions of common interest and "trade relations" that can be strengthened between the Azores and Madeira, with special emphasis on the products that are widely produced on both archipelagos. According to Luís Neto Viveiros, the meeting addressed "some details regarding to the trade relations tha... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros praises dynamics of Pico Wine Cellar Cooperative against defeatist agendas
During the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Pico Wine Cellar Cooperative, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment highlighted the "longevity and resilience" of this wine cellar and the current dynamics of the sector in the Azores. It has proven that "any production sector can endure over time with courage, ambition, innovation capacity and strategy." "This is an example ... more >>

Information: Investment in qualified supply of trails values the Azores as a Nature Destination, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stated on Pico that the Government's investment in the qualified supply of pedestrian trails, with over 80 approved trails in the archipelago, brings added value to the Region as a Nature Destination. "Pedestrian trails are one of the most sought-after products by tourists visiting the region," said Luís Neto Viveiros. The government off... more >>

Information: European Commission cannot remain "passive" in the milk sector, says Luís Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stated in Praia da Vitória that the price of milk paid to producers "cannot continue to drop." Hence, the Commission "cannot continue ignoring the fact that the market is flooded with milk and dairy products, without taking any action.” Luís Neto Viveiros stressed that "the Russian ban and the decrease of imports to China and ... more >>

Information: Applications to LEADER approach for Local Action Groups open Monday
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Environment opens Monday, June 15, the application period for the support measures under PRORURAL+ programme to the development of local development strategies under the LEADER approach. The development of these strategies aims to present Community-based Local Development projects to the population living in rural areas in order to promote job creation... more >>