Information: João Ponte says Azores Fair was "extremely positive" event for projection of Agriculture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forests, João Ponte, considered that the Azores Fair, which ends today on the island of São Miguel, was an "extremely positive" event for the projection of a "thriving and very important" sector in the archipelago's economy. "I think the balance is extremely positive. It was a great success. This is what I have heard in recent days, both from as... more >>

Information: Government to anticipate payment of Community aid to farmers amounting to more than 40 million Euros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, announced today that the payment of Community aid to farmers under POSEI and ProRural + will be anticipated, representing an overall amount of 41 million Euros that will boost the liquidity of farms. "As in 2015 and 2016, the Azorean Government intends this year to anticipate the payment of Community aid," said João Ponte.... more >>

Information: National Agriculture Fair is "space of excellence" to promote Azorean products, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry said the 54th National Agriculture Fair, to be held in Santarém, is a "space of excellence for the promotion of good products in the Azores." "These events attract many consumers and create opportunities to do business. They are moments of excellence for the promotion of the best the Azores have to offer," João Ponte said, pointing out ... more >>

Information: Azorean Government to rehabilitate Manor, Chapel and Exhibition Pavilion of Quinta de S. Lourenço on Faial
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that the Government of the Azores will move forward with the recovery of the Manor, the Chapel and the Exhibition Pavilion of Quinta de São Lourenço on Faial, where another edition of the Rural World Meeting is taking place. João Ponte pointed out that the Manor and Chapel are two 18th century buildings of "great architec... more >>

Information: João Ponte says it is fundamental for the Azores to continue with PRORURAL +
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that another 89 investment projects concerning the modernisation of farms will be approved this week under PRORURAL +, a key programme that should be continued due to its multiple impact in the Azores. João Ponte spoke in Horta at the opening of the meeting of PRORURAL + Monitoring Committee. On the occasion, he added that t... more >>

Information: Regional meat structure involves all partners
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that the meat structure, which has now met for the first time, has as its founding members the Regional Government, the Agricultural Federation and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Azores. The remaining associations and cooperatives will be linked to the as ordinary members, with the same rights and duties as founding members... more >>

Information: Adherence to "Azores Brand - Forests" label now available online
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources, and in partnership with the Society for Business Development of the Azores (SDEA), has already made the adherence to the "Azores Brand- Forests" seal available at the address www.marcaacores.pt. Entrepreneurs of the regional forestry sector may already join this label, integrated into the ... more >>

Information: Azorean products at National Agricultural Fair in Santarém
Meat and milk are some of the Azorean products to be featured at the 54th National Agriculture Fair, which runs from Saturday in Santarém. It is expected to receive about 200 thousand visitors. This event, which is the oldest and largest of its kind in the country, also includes the 64th Ribatejo Fair. Azorean products will be on display at a 143-square metre stand, an organisation of Uni... more >>

Information: Regional Government to launch tender for the improvement of Queimada Rural Road in Furnas
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed that the Government will publish next week the opening notice regarding the launch of a public tender for the works to improve Queimada Rural Road in Furnas, São Miguel Island. The contract represents an investment of more than 600 thousand Euros. João Ponte attended the presentation of the project at premises of Furnas Parish ... more >>

Information: Azorean Government to award sale of 155 hectares of certified cryptomeria wood "very soon," announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced in Nordeste that the Government will award the sale of 155 hectares of certified cryptomeria wood to a local company very soon, thus contributing to the increase in the export of certified timber from the Azores. "Very soon, following a public tender, we will award the sale of certified cryptomeria wood bearing the FSC eco-label and th... more >>