Information: Consuming Azorean products contributes to the strengthening of our economy, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of Faial that consuming Azorean products contributes to the strengthening of the regional economy. “Choosing to consume, preferably, what is produced locally strengthens our economy, generates local wealth and creates more jobs, something that we all need to bear in mind,” said João Ponte, who spoke on the s... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 6 million Euros in agricultural infrastructures on Faial Island to boost economic development
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the Regional Government will invest six million Euros in agricultural infrastructures on the island of Faial in this legislative period, leveraging the development of the sector with very positive impacts on the economy. “The investments we are making in agricultural infrastructures on the island of Faial only make sense ... more >>

Information: Investing in young farmers' training empowers future of Azorean agricultural sector, said João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of Faial that investing in the training of young farmers empowers the future of the agricultural sector and ensures its sustainability. “The ordinance regulating the Support Programme for the Training of Young Farmers (FORJAGRI) was published today in the Official Journal, which provides for the co-financing of expense... more >>

Information: São Jorge's cooperative sector is on the right track, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the cooperative sector of São Jorge Island is on the right track, despite the various challenges it faces, namely the effects of the pandemic or the increase of US customs duties on European dairy products. “The quality of São Jorge cheese and consumer loyalty have been truly determinant aspects for the positive... more >>

Information: Regional Government supported reinforcement of wine storage capacity of Pico Winery Cooperative
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the financial aid granted to Pico Winery Cooperative (CVIP) for the reinforcement of the wine storage capacity by 200 thousand litres was decisive to guarantee the storage of all grapes delivered by the members of this cooperative in the next harvest. “The Regional Government supported the cooperative in the acquisition of fou... more >>

Information: Regional Government ready to support forage maize producers on Pico Island if rainfall continues to decrease
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that, if the current weather conditions continue in coming weeks, the Regional Government may activate mechanisms to support producers, given the negative impact of reduced rainfall on forage maize production. "From what we saw this morning during the visit to several forage maize plots, some are already ruined and others can still ... more >>

Information: PGI Certification of Graciosa Garlic to create more value for production, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the certification of Graciosa Garlic as a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) product will contribute to the dissemination of this agricultural product of excellent quality, create more value and boost producers' income. “The certification of Graciosa Garlic by one of the European Union's quality schemes, in this case the ... more >>

Information: Regional Government's investment in agricultural infrastructures on Graciosa Island grew 50% in this legislative period, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that investment in agricultural infrastructures on the island of Graciosa has increased 50%, comparing the current legislative period with the previous one. This represents direct benefits for farmers in terms of better working conditions, reduction of production costs and improvement the farms' competitiveness. "This indicator is ... more >>

Information: Regional Government has already received 21 applications for conversion of dairy farms to beef production, reveals João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed on the island of Terceira Island that 21 applications have already been submitted under the measure for the conversion of dairy farms to beef production, through the allocation of 6,000 rights for the granting of suckler cow premium under POSEI. "We have already received applications submitted by farmers from the three islands covered ... more >>

Information: Regional Government already approved 39 million-Euro investments in modernisation of farms and support for agricultural processing on Terceira Island
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the Regional Government has already approved on the island of Terceira investments amounting to 39 million Euros under the measures of the PRORURAL+ programme for the modernisation of farms and support for the processing, marketing and development of agricultural products. "These investments have made a very positive contribut... more >>