Information: Regional Government working to meet "zero killing" of animals until 2022, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today on Faial that the Regional Government is taking "concrete steps" to achieve the "zero killing" of animals, either of abandoned pets or stray animals, in the Region by 2022, emphasising the priority to focus on sterilisation and responsible adoption. "In more than half of the municipalities, where 87% of Region's population resides, t... more >>

Information: Regional Government extends application period for investments in water storage on farms
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced that the deadline for the submission of applications under PRORURAL+ for investment projects on farms specifically directed to the use and storage of water will be extended until January 21. "The extension of the deadline, originally stipulated until the end of the year, will allow more farmers to submit applications as the festive se... more >>

Information: Improving working conditions for farmers is Regional Government's priority, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted today on São Miguel that the commitment to improving and modernising accessibility remains a priority for the Regional Government for reducing production costs, boosting the competitiveness of farms and improving road safety. "On the part of the Regional Government, we will do everything to provide farmers with better working co... more >>

Information: Regional Government maintains proactive action in defence of Region's interests in CAP revision
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry assured in Lisbon that the Regional Government is proactive in defending the Region's interests in different areas towards a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2021-2027period to address the challenges of Azorean agriculture. "The Regional Government has worked with great commitment and determination, both inside and outside the country, to... more >>

Information: Azores' strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions does not involve cattle reduction, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Azores have their own strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, so the measures announced by the Minister of the Environment in the agricultural sector will not be implemented in the Region under the Path to Carbon Neutrality for 2050. "Regarding the measures already announced by the Minister of the Environment, namely those co... more >>

Information: Regional Government is working towards good proposal for future Common Agricultural Policy, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the Regional Government is committed and working, at various levels, to reach a good proposal for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the 2021-2027 period, so as to ensure an adequate financing to continue the development of the agricultural sector. "Adequate European funding is needed in order to continue the good work towards th... more >>

Information: João Ponte says organic farming renders environmental sustainability compatible with higher profitability of farmers
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture highlighted the commitment to organic milk production in the Azores, both from farmers and industries, considering that environmental sustainability is compatible with the improvement of the income of the entire sector. "This is the right track, and this is the way forward for an agriculture that is increasingly sustainable, developed, innovative and profitab... more >>

Information: Regional Government defends that the Region should have its own strategic plan for CAP 2021/2027
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry defended in Lisbon the need for the Azores to have a strategic plan for the Common Agricultural Policy in the 2021/2027 period, as in the current Community framework, so as to better meet the specificities of regional agriculture and present the best solutions for the sector' upcoming challenges. "The Azores are a region with political, legislat... more >>

Information: Protocol with IFAP to strengthen the Region's powers will improve services to farmers, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced in Lisbon that the Regional Government will sign a cooperation protocol with IFAP - Financing Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries to assign more powers to the Region, which will speed up and improve services provided to farmers. "The aim of this protocol is to endow the managing authority of agricultural programmes in the Azores - t... more >>

Information: More young people and diversification growth are important for sustainability of agriculture, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry defended on São Miguel that the increase in the number of young farmers and the growth of diversification are of paramount importance to ensure the sustainability for agriculture. João Ponte visited today two farms in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, run by young farmers, pointing out the growth of 37% in diversification and the entry... more >>