Information: Azorean Government has already paid 700 thousand Euros to 300 farmers hit by 2018 drought
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, announced on Terceira that the Government has already paid 700 thousand Euros to 300 farmers hit by the 2018 drought, which has caused losses in maize, horticultural, sorghum and tobacco crops. "This week, we began the first payments to compensate farmers who suffered losses in their production due to the drought that hit the A... more >>

Information: João Ponte defends genuineness of wines for sustainability of viticulture in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Pico that sustainability is a major challenge for viticulture as a determining factor in employment creation, wealth generation and economic development, pointing out a series of strategic goals that must be achieved in coming times. "One of the key goals concerns the safeguarding of the genuineness and authenticity of Azorean wines," ... more >>

Information: European funds have been decisive for growth of agricultural sector on Faial, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that European funds have been instrumental in the growth, diversification and sustainability of the agricultural sector on Faial, a path that must be pursued with determination and innovation. "The development of the agricultural sector in the Azores, in general, and on Faial Island, in particular, is quite evident in the construction of i... more >>

Information: Regional Government requests meeting of Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, requested the President of the Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre (CALL) to convene a meeting with all governing bodies that will specifically address the current situation of milk in the Azores. The mission of CALL is to accompany and take action in the regional milk and dairy sectors. Its governing bodies are represented by the Re... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 1.2 million Euros in agricultural and forest infrastructures on Terceira Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources will invest this year 1.2 million Euros in infrastructures on the island of Terceira, including the work on Pico Gaspar Rural Road. This intervention will reduce production costs, enhance safety and prepare the sector to meet future challenges. "This year, the financial allocation of t... more >>

Information: Azorean farmers submitted projects for water storage on farms amounting to 1.3 million Euros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that 48 projects were submitted under the PRORURAL+ notice for investments in farms directed to the use and storage of water. They represent an overall amount of 1.3 million Euros of investment, corresponding to a public expenditure of about one million Euros. João Ponte expressed his satisfaction with the adherence of Azorean farm... more >>

Information: Regional Government creates programme to attract more young people to agriculture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that the Young Farmer programme, to be implemented this year, aims to render the sector more attractive and sustainable through a series of measures involving the creation of incentives, positive discrimination and more training for young farmers. "Some ideas about this programme have been presented, namely the establishme... more >>

Information: POSEI programme is essential for development of agriculture in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forests stated on São Jorge that the POSEI programme is an essential tool to continue promoting the development of agriculture in the Azores and preparing the sector to better face the challenges of the future. "POSEI funds have been used to leverage the development of agriculture in the Azores, thereby contributing to increasing farmers' income and ... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 2 million Euros on São Miguel to reinforce water supply for agriculture in 2019
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that three types of structural interventions are planned to reinforce water supply and storage on the island of São Miguel. This year, the estimated investment reaches two million Euros. "The plan developed by IROA (Regional Institute of Agrarian Planning) is a good response to water supply needs on São Miguel Island, which... more >>

Information: Regional Government analyses several solutions to restructure dairy sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that several solutions are being assessed with a view to the restructuring of the dairy sector, which may involve an eventual containment of production on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira to improve producers' income. According to João Ponte, the measures to be defined for the containment of milk productio... more >>