Information: João Ponte in line with AJAM on the need for rejuvenation of the agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today with the Director of São Miguel Young Farmers Association (AJAM), a meeting intended to analyse the restructuring of the sector and the issue of early retirement. João Ponte stressed that he "took note" of these issues and made the commitment to analyse the claim of AJAM so the application period for the measures to encourage ... more >>

Information: Improving farmers' income and enhancing competitiveness are the Government's priorities for this sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Horta that farmers, associations and all agents in production sectors "can count on the determination and commitment of the entire team of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry to improve the income of farmers and strengthen the entire sector." João Ponte spoke at the Legislative Assembly during the presentation of ... more >>

Information: João Ponte highlights quality and competitiveness of dairy industries on Faial and Pico Islands
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met in Horta with the boards of CALF and Leite Montanha cooperatives, highlighting the quality and competitiveness of the industry. "The industry, both on Faial and Pico, has developed a strategy to promote its products," stressed João Ponte, who spoke Wednesday at the end of the meetings. According to him, "this is fundamental to the succe... more >>

Information: João Ponte ensures collaboration between municipalities and the Regional Government in areas of common interest
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today with the Director of the Association of Municipalities of São Miguel Island (AMISM) and conveyed his "desire to continue the collaboration" between municipalities and the Regional Government in common areas of interest. According to João Ponte, this collaboration involves water supply and access to farms. Speaking to journal... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores and farmers committed to improving the agricultural sector on Santa Maria
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today on Santa Maria with cooperatives and the local agricultural association in the context of a round of meetings with industry organisations. According to him, "the proximity and cooperation between the Government and organisations are fundamental to the success of the agricultural sector." Speaking after the meeting with the Santa Maria A... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores to work in collaboration with associations for the development of the agricultural sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry began today a series of meetings with all associations of the sector, which will continue over this legislative period. The government official stressed that "this is how the Azorean Government wants to work, being close to organisations and to all those who may contribute to the development of a very important sector to the Region." Speaking at ... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights entrepreneurial "courage and boldness" of the milk sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stressed on S. Miguel the entrepreneurial "courage and boldness" of Azorean milk producers and agro-industrial entrepreneurs, stressing that "farmers have responded remarkably to challenges." Luís Neto Viveiros spoke at the Producer of Excellence Award Ceremony, an initiative of the São Miguel Young Farmers' Association. The governme... more >>

Information: Wine Tasting Initiation Workshop promotes qualification and quality of the wine sector
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, promotes the 1st Wine Tasting Initiation Workshop featuring white, red, rosé and desserts wines certified by the Azores Regional Winegrowing Commission. The event takes place in Ponta Delgada next Friday, October 21. The meeting, held at the premises of the Agricultural Services at Quinta de S... more >>

Information: Product quality increasingly based on environmental parameters, says Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stated in Ponta Delgada that the quality of agricultural products "will be increasingly based on ecological parameter, being in compliance with the principles of integrated protection." "This is intended to preserve agricultural ecosystems and promote biodiversity, being the fundamental pillars for a Region such as the Azores," stressed Lu... more >>

Information: Sustainable tourism under debate in the "Lands of Priolo" on São Miguel Island
The Government of the Azores promotes the 2nd Forum on the Renewal of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (ECST) in the Lands of Priolo under the renewal of the application to this international distinction. The event takes place at Nordeste Forest Dissemination Centre, São Miguel Island, on October 6. It aims to discuss the actions to be developed by the project partners in the nex... more >>