Information: Regional Government proposes creation of beekeeping aid under POSEI
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today on Pico Island that the Regional Government will propose, under the revision of POSEI 2020 programme, the inclusion of new aid for honey producers, given the importance of beekeeping for the sustainable development of regional agriculture. "The Regional Government expects to have the agreement from producers' organisations for th... more >>

Information: Improving farmers' income is fundamental to ensuring future and sustainability of the sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Pico that improving farmers' incomes is critical to ensuring the future and sustainability of the agricultural sector. This goal can be achieved through different ways and involving all agents in the sector. "It involves the provision of tools and the implementation of measures to help modernising farms and support farmers' income, suc... more >>

Information: Regional Government to invest 168 thousand Euros in forest surveillance drones
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry has authorised the awarding of four fixed-wing drones and maintenance parts for the production of orthophoto maps, for the amount of 168 thousand Euros, following the public tender launched by the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources with a view to strengthening of forest surveillance. These are technologically sophisticated devices capable ... more >>

Information: Azores Agricultural Fair is opportunity of affirming the strength and progress of the sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Horta that the Azores Agricultural Fair 2019, which runs from July 12 to 14, at Faial Exhibition Park is an opportunity of affirming the strength and progress of the agricultural sector. "Six years later, this regional event returns to Faial. It is an opportunity for the whole agricultural sector to show its vitality, the progress achie... more >>

Information: Experimental production of white tea in the Azores raises international interest, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed that the experimental production of white tea carried out by the São Miguel Agrarian Development Service (SDASM) is raising a growing international interest. In this regard, he highlighted the recent visit of four professors from Hunan University in China, who work in the tea industry, to become better acquainted with local producti... more >>

Information: Azores awarded in international event for applied research in hunting resources
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted the "Applied Research in Hunting Resources" prize awarded to the paper titled "Hunting in the Azores - the importance of adaptive management" under the Wildlife&Game Management Innovation Summit 2019. According to him, it acknowledges the international recognition of the good work that has been carried out in the archipelago in terms ... more >>

Information: João Ponte highlights consensus reached on the definition of the 2019/2020 hunting season calendar in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted the consensus reached by hunter organisations, farmers, environmentalists and foresters on the definition of the hunting season calendars in the Azores, which he considered essential for a sustainable hunting management in the archipelago. "The hunting season calendars for the different islands are defined after the partners of the se... more >>

Information: Regional Government invested 25 million Euros in modernisation of agricultural infrastructures over the last three years
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Faial that the Regional Government has invested 25 million Euros in the current legislative term in the construction of roads and the supply of water and electricity to farms. These strategic investments leverage the development of the agricultural sector, reduce production costs, increase the efficiency of farms, and promote territoria... more >>

Information: New Faial Slaughterhouse boosts value creation in meat industry, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Horta that the indicators of the meat sector evidence that the Government's investment in the construction of the new Slaughterhouse on Faial Island boosts value creation in the meat industry. "From January to May 2019, the cattle slaughtered in the Azores grew 4.5%, while Faial Island registered a growth of 12%, compared to the same pe... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 1.9 million Euros this year in improvement of agricultural accessibility on Terceira Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Regional Government invested 1.9 million Euros this year in enhancing agricultural accessibility on Terceira Island. This is an important aspect to improve the working conditions of farmers, boost the efficiency of farms and prepare the industry to better face future challenges. "All this investment in the redevelopment of roads t... more >>