Information: Recreational Forest Reserves of S. Miguel, Terceira and Faial highly sought-after by residents and tourists throughout the year
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry estimates that more than 200 thousand people visit each year four of the 27 forest reserves of the Azores, enjoying the landscape and recreational components that these intergenerational spaces offer. According to data from a survey carried out for the first time by the Regional Directorate for Forest Resources this year, during 15 days in May ... more >>

Information:  Works in agricultural road of Matos de São João, Pico Island, to start next week
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, awarded today the contract for the improvement of Matos de São João agricultural road in the municipality of Lajes do Pico, following the approval of the contract by the Court of Auditors. The work, covering an extension of 1,925 metres, has a completion period of 120 days and is due to start next week. The Government... more >>

Information: João Ponte ensures continued investment in the modernisation of agricultural infrastructures
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the works to remodel Fundo agricultural road and the project for Facho agricultural road on Santa Maria will move forward in 2018. These interventions continue the Regional Government’s determination to improve agricultural infrastructures that also serve the local population and visitors. “Next year, we are mov... more >>

Information: Allocation of aid to horticulture, fruit and floriculture production increases 10% under POSEI 2018
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the overall budget allocation to the aid for horticultural, fruit and floriculture production in the Azores has a 10% increase in the final proposal of POSEI 2018, already submitted to the European Commission. "The Government of the Azores took into account the claims of associations," said João Ponte, who spoke at the ... more >>

Information: European Commission approves maintenance of support for livestock extensification, covering 231 farmers in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry expressed his satisfaction with the EU Commission's approval of the third revision of PRORURAL + programme, presented by the Government of the Azores, which will allow 231 farmers to continue receiving support for livestock extensification. "The European Commission has approved the revision of the programme. This will allow farmers whose commitm... more >>

Information: Investments in agricultural infrastructures are essential to improve income and working conditions, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forests stated on Pico that the ongoing investments in the Azores and, in particular, on this island in terms of agricultural roads and water supply network are essential to improve the working conditions of farmers, shorten distances and reduce costs associated with the industry. João Ponte emphasised the importance that the infrastructures created... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores wants to exempt first 10 animals for slaughter premium from apportionment in 2018
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the proposed revision of POSEI for 2018 in the meat sector provides, for example, an amendment to the premium for slaughter of cattle that includes the exemption of the first 10 animals from apportionment. "Naturally, this measure is important for the Regional Government because it benefits all farmers, especially those who s... more >>

Information: Regional Government proposes increase of POSEI allocation for the maintenance of vineyards to cope with sector growth
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today on Pico that the Azorean Government intends to increase the allocation of POSEI for the maintenance of vineyards in 2018 to meet the growth register in a sector of great economic importance for this island. "Our proposal includes an allocation of 488 thousand Euros, when in 2016 and 2017 the initial amount was set at 260 thousand ... more >>

Information: Regional Government already approved this year investment projects in horticulture using hydroponics amounting to 1.2 million Euros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted today the increasing use of agricultural innovation in the Azores, pointing out the case of hydroponics for vegetable production, whose investment projects approved this year amounted to 1.2 million Euros. "Hydroponics is an innovation that farmers can and should use. It is certain that there are significant competitive advantages, es... more >>

Information: Agricultural Council of the European Union approved anticipation of aid to Azorean farmers
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the Agricultural Council of the European Union has approved the anticipated payment of Community aid to farmers in the Azores. João Ponte said the decision follows the request made in June by the Regional Government to the Azorean Government for the European Commission to approve the anticipation of 70% in the payment of... more >>