Information: Regional and National Governments in line with defence of regional specificities under post-2020 CAP
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Lisbon that the Regional and National Government are fully in line with the defence of the Azores' specificities as an Outermost Region in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) negotiations for the 2021-2027 period. "Both governments are fully in line with the goals to be achieved in the ongoing negotiations on the next CA... more >>

Information: Strategic Plan for Beekeeping in the Azores to be approved in June
The Strategic Plan for Beekeeping in the Azores, a key document for the sustainable development of regional honey, will be approved in June, announced the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte. The working group responsible for preparing this Plan received a total of about two dozen contributions during the public consultation process from individuals, legal persons and ... more >>

Information: Regional Government presents more attractive project for cessation of agricultural activity
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the proposal for the new legal scheme on the cessation of agricultural activity in the Azores was presented today to the Agricultural Federation for the collection of contributions. According to him, it is more attractive than the one currently in force and it is expected to meet the needs of the agricultural sector. "This is a docume... more >>

Information: Regional Government guarantees approval of 21 million Euros for agricultural modernisation projects and the installation of 87 young farmers under PRORURAL+
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Regional Government has decided to increase the financial allocation for the installation of young farmers and the modernisation of farms under the PRORURAL+ programme, whose applications are currently under analysis. This injection of funds will guarantee the approval of 21 million Euros for farm modernisation projects and the fi... more >>

Information: Azorean Government works proactively for development of Terceira's dairy sector
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry announced the implementation of a series of strategic measures aimed at milk production and the dairy industry. They are intended to reduce production costs, boost competitiveness and contribute to the sustainability of the dairy sector. "Measures directed to products of certified origin and the Azores Brand are clearly strategies for the prom... more >>

Information: Regional Government "absolutely committed" to improving farmers' income, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Regional Government is "absolutely committed" to improving farmers' income, noting that the financial support allocated to producers' organisations is one way of contributing to this goal. "This annual aid granted under a Resolution of the Council of the Government will reach 3.7 million Euros this year," said João Ponte. Acc... more >>

Information: Regional and national authorities work in partnership to improve provision of services to agriculture, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Terceira Island that the Azorean Government is working in full cooperation and coordination with the Directorate-General of Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV) to improve the services provided to Azorean farmers in various areas. "The visit of DAGV's technical leaders to the Azores was extremely important as far as it raised their aware... more >>

Information: Regional Government ensures anticipation of POSEI aid payments
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced in Santa Cruz da Graciosa that the Government will anticipate the payment of the remaining amounts of POSEI 2018 aid, being a positive measure for the liquidity of farms. "The Regional Government has made a request to the Financing Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries (IFAP) concerning the anticipation of the payment of the remaining... more >>

Information: João Ponte says reinforcement of water supply is fundamental for development of agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted on Graciosa the public investment that has been made by the Regional Government to reinforce water supply to farms. According to him, this is extremely important to improve the working conditions of farmers, reduce production costs and improve the competitiveness of farms. "Water supply is fundamental to farms, so as to ensure their p... more >>

Information: Regional Government is investing more than 2.1 million Euros in agricultural infrastructures on Terceira
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, stated today that the Regional Government is investing this year more than 2.1 million Euros in agricultural infrastructures on Terceira, namely in roads, water supply and electrification of farms. These investments will provide with better working conditions, contribute to the reduction of costs and boost the competitiveness of... more >>