Information: Export of proteas to grow 45% this year in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry estimated today that the export of proteas will increase 45% this year in the Azores, noting that floriculture is a sector that has increasingly attracted young farmers. "This sector has been growing in recent years due to the entry of young farmers and the fact that they are using the Community funds available for that purpose," said João P... more >>

Information: Regional Government highlights symbolism of "Atlantis Cup - Autonomy Regatta" as it celebrates its 30th anniversary
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted in Horta the symbolism of Atlantis Cup, the biggest and most important sailing regatta held in the Azores that celebrates its 30th anniversary. It bears the designation of "Autonomy Regatta." "Autonomy is one of our greatest assets as a Region and we all have the duty to uphold and consolidate it. Designating this regatta, which unite... more >>

Information: CALL moves forward with new application for European funds to promote dairy products in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry welcome the fact that the Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre (CALL) is launching this year a new application for European funds in order to promote regional dairy products. "CALL is working to see where it can improve the application so that it may submit again in the new application period, which is currently running and ends in April," said Joã... more >>

Information: Regional Government reinforces investment in infrastructures to continue modernising the agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forests stressed today that the increase of investment in 2018 to improve accessibility and water and electricity supply in farms demonstrates the Regional Government's willingness to continue modernising the sector. "This year, the amount of investment allocated by IROA (Regional Institute of Agrarian Planning) to infrastructures has nearly doubled. Thi... more >>

Information: New family farming statute to be implemented in the Azores, announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced in Lisbon that the Government of the Azores welcomed the Regional Government's proposal for the implementation of the new family farming statute in the Region. "The Secretary of State for Forestry and Rural Development, Miguel Freitas, assured that the legislation will enter into force in the Azores," stated João Ponte. He spoke o... more >>

Information: Regional Government approves payment of 122 thousand Euros under SAFIAGRI III
According to an ordinance published in the Official Journal, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, has approved the payment of 69 applications under the 1st phase of SAFIAGRI III, representing a public investment of 122 thousand Euros. These 69 applications correspond to an investment of 9.3 million Euros carried out by farmers, through bank loans. Established in ... more >>

Information: Government wants implementation of small family farming statute in the Region
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry has requested the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development that the small family farming statute, whose public discussion ends today, be applied in the Azores. "The proposal under public discussion should have a wider scope in order to comprise the Autonomous Region of the Azores, namely with regard to the exclusive powers of the... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests 380 thousand Euros in accessibility and electrification of agricultural sector on Faial, announces João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the Regional Government will invest 380 thousand Euros this year to improve accessibility and electrification of the agricultural sector within the Agrarian Perimeter (POA) of Cedros/Salão on Faial Island. "In the specific case of Fligueira road, with an extension of 2 kilometres, there are plans for remodelling and res... more >>

Information: Regional Council of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development meets in February on Faial
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, chairs the meeting of the Regional Council of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development (CRAFDR) in Horta on February 8. This is the second meeting held during this legislative period, at a time when new councillors are about to take office. The CRAFDR will now include representatives of the cooperative organic farming sector ... more >>

Information: Amendments to POSEI proposed by the Azores and fully accepted by the European Commission published today
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry published in the Official Journal an ordinance on the legislative amendments to POSEI programme resulting from the proposals presented by the Azores, which were fully accepted by the European Commission. The approved regional proposals were the result of the contributions and negotiations with all the partners in the regional agricultural sect... more >>