Information: Government of the Azores to continue providing tools for improvement of dairy industry and milk production
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the Regional Government will continue providing the dairy industry and milk production with tools to improve performance, increase efficiency and boost their income. As he emphasised, the price of milk paid to producers is not just a regional problem. "The price of milk paid to producers is ... more >>

Information: Regional Government want to introduce amendments to POSEI 2020 to restructure milk production and improve farm efficiency
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Brussels that the Regional Government intends to introduce changes to POSEI 2020 with a view to restructuring milk production and improving the efficiency of farms on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Graciosa. "With these measures, which are optional, the Government intends to adjust the number of animals in dairy farms wit... more >>

Information: Good cooperation between local and regional authorities contributes to development of agriculture in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Corvo Island that the good cooperation between local and regional authorities contributes positively to the development of the agricultural sector in the Azores. "I would like to emphasise the significant cooperation on the part of Municipal Councils and Village Councils with the Regional Government in various areas, from the supply of ... more >>

Information: Azorean Government works for development of agriculture on Corvo Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the Regional Government will continue working for the development of agriculture on the island of Corvo by supporting and encouraging the sustainable growth of the sector with the collaboration of the local agricultural association. "Whether by supporting producers' organisations and endowing Agrarian Development Services with ... more >>

Information: Terceira's dairy sector should face future with optimism and confidence, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Terceira that the dairy sector should face the future with optimism and confidence, noting that, despite the many challenges, the path taken so far has been towards development, structural strengthening and wealth generation. "In the particular case of Terceira, these challenges grow even further with the limitation of production and th... more >>

Information: Regional Government works to ensure future generations a forest capable of providing multiple services and products, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on São Miguel that the Regional Government is working to ensure that future generations have access to a better and more sustainable forest capable of providing multiple functions, services and products. "The forest is an invaluable and indispensable resource for our daily lives that requires care, investment and control. Only in this... more >>

Information: Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands advocate CAP reform that responds to the challenges of agriculture in Outermost Regions
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Lisbon that a joint declaration will be soon signed by the Governments of the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands. It will contain specific proposals for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the post-2020 period in order to respond the challenges of agriculture in Outermost Regions. "We have maintained close and eff... more >>

Information: João Ponte dedicates day to the Azores forest to highlight its multiple potentialities
On March 20, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry will participate in a series of initiatives dedicated to the Azores forest that will be held in all the municipalities of São Miguel with the aim of highlighting the multiple potentialities and richness of this immense natural heritage. "The forest is a structural element of the Azorean landscape, occupying about a third of the ... more >>

Information: Azores are good example in terms of food safety, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Lisbon that the Azores are a "good example" in terms of food safety, a strategic area where a significant public investment has been made in infrastructures as well as in the training and qualification of agents of the sector. "The Azores have undertaken major efforts to improve food safety, recognised inside and outside the Region, whi... more >>

Information: Regional Government welcomes new European rules protecting farmers from unfair trading practices
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that another important step has been taken at European level to defend farmers' income through the adoption of a Community directive protecting them from unfair trading practices. "The primary goal is to ensure the protection of small and medium-sized farmers, who will now benefit from greater security and legal support to defend the... more >>