Information: POSEI allocates around 940 thousand Euros to banana production
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the POSEI support to banana producers in the Azores will be paid in June, with an increase of 30% over the initial sum. João Ponte pointed out that the overall POSEI allocation for banana production in 2016 amounts to nearly 940 thousand Euros, that is, 240 thousand euros more than the initially budget. "This is an impo... more >>

Information: João Ponte states that valuing dairy products and finding new markets will be fundamental to boost farmers' income
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated Horta that it is essential to increase the value of dairy products and allow the industry to find new markets to boost farmers' income, stating that a strategic plan is being prepared to reinforce this strategy. "In the Azores, we have excellent dairy products and now it is important to intensify its promotion and appreciation in various m... more >>

Information: Modernisation of agricultural infrastructure is one of the Regional Government’s strategic axes, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the modernisation of agricultural infrastructures is one of the key strategic axes for the development of the sector and for which the Regional Government continues to work. "It is true that much has already been done, but there is always more to be done. We are aware of this," said João Ponte. The government official spok... more >>

Information: Applications to the new VITIS programme to support restructuring and conversion of vineyards in the Azores exceed expectations, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the applications for restructuring and conversion of vineyards under the new VITIS programme comprise 160 hectares, surpassing initial expectations. Speaking during a visit to vineyards on Pico Island, João Ponte pointed out that this situation demonstrates that producers regard "wine production as an activity with future and gu... more >>

Information: Azorean Government promotes training on application of plant protection products for 2,400 farmers
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry will promote, until the end of this year, initial training on the application of plant protection products for professional use, under special and transitional scheme, with groups of up to 50 trainees. This training, whose order was published today in the Official Journal, comprises an initial module, with duration of four hours, and a second m... more >>

Information: João Ponte reveals that agricultural diversification area has grown 600 hectares in six years
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed on São Miguel that the area dedicated to agricultural diversification in the Azores grew 100 hectares per year between 2010 and 2016, which reflects the investment in this area and a reduction in imports. "In the last six years, the area of agricultural diversification, including fruit, horticulture and flower production, grew 100 h... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores reiterates challenge launched to the industry to adjust milk prices
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry reiterated on São Miguel the challenge launched to the industry to make adjustments in the price of milk paid to producers, noting that the evolution of markets has created the necessary conditions for this. "Markets, the promotion of milk products and the efforts of industries to make adjustments in the price of milk are the main challenges... more >>

Information: Beneficiary Portal provides updated and reliable information to farmers
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry assured today that the Beneficiary Portal, available at the electronic address http://beneficiario-agricola.azores.gov.pt, provides updated and reliable information to farmers in Azores despite some delays that may occur in the update of some data. Created in 2011 by the then Regional Directorate for Community Agricultural Affairs, the Benefici... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports international meeting on Eurasian woodcock and Magellan snipe on Pico
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, supports the holding of an international meeting dedicated to Eurasian woodcock and Magellan snipe that includes participation of more than 30 researchers. It will take place on the island of Pico between May 9 and 11. Promoted by WSSG - Woodcock and Snipe Specialist Group, this technical-scientific meeti... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores launches tender for sale of certified cryptomeria wood
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry has launched a public tender for the sale of certified cryptomeria wood bearing the FSC® eco-label and the reforestation of 154.78 hectares of cutting areas. The competition, published today in the Official Journal, stipulates that the term of exploitation will be set at five years. João Ponte considered that this period represents "... more >>