Information: Regional Government calls on National Government to intensify efforts with European bodies for POSEI budget increase
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry has requested the Minister of Agriculture to intensify the efforts with European bodies towards the increase of the POSEI budget under the scope of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2021-2027, a concern that is now heightened in face of the recent agreement of the EU Council and Parliament on the CAP Transition Regulation. “In the ... more >>

Information: Regional Government works with milk producers to reduce production costs and promote dairy products
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of São Miguel that the reduction of production costs and the investment to enhance the efficiency of farms, the quality and the promotion of dairy products are essential to improve the income of milk producers. “It is important to realise that without producing and without creating more value, we cannot create inc... more >>

Information: Regional Government collaborates with SALVATERRA Association in provision of agricultural training on the island of Santa Maria
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry signed a collaboration protocol with SALVATERRA - Santa Maria Development and Social Solidarity Association, which aims to provide citizens with difficulties in entering the labour market with new skills, through the provision of specific training in agriculture "This is a way to contribute to the personal enrichment of trainees and to give t... more >>

Information: Santa Maria agricultural sector followed path towards sustainable growth, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the agricultural sector on the island of Santa Maria has followed the path towards sustainable growth, as evidenced by the statistical data, which is the result of farmers' investments and the policies implemented by the Regional Government. “Between 2016 and 2019, beef production on the island of Santa Maria grew 14% and... more >>

Information: Coffee production in the Azores is economic asset that needs to be boosted, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted on the island of Terceira the good natural conditions and the growing interest of producers for subtropical production in the Azores, pointing out the example of coffee as an economic asset that must be boosted. “We are the only region in Europe that has conditions for the production of coffee and pineapple, among other subtro... more >>

Information: Regional Government reinforces water storage capacity of Corvo's agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of Corvo that the opening of the Entre Cancelas reservoir, which will directly benefit 41 farms, is an investment that will reinforce the water storage capacity of the island's agricultural sector by 100 cubic metres, thus boosting its development. “This is another investment at the service of the agricultural sector... more >>

Information: Government moves forward with creation of the Azores Vine and Wine Institute
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today the completion of the process for the creation of the Azores Vine and Wine Institute, which will be headquartered on the island of Pico to better respond to the challenges of the wine sector. With this structure, the primarily goal is to achieve gains in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in responding to existing needs as well... more >>

Information: Regional Government to compensate for losses in the floriculture sector caused by the pandemic
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, will grant regional funds, on an exceptional basis, to compensate for the financial losses suffered by flower producers during the period between March 13 and May 31. According to the ordinance published today in the Official Journal, this support covers flower producers on the islands of São Miguel, Ter... more >>

Information: Regional Government to soon approve measures for the revitalisation of the wine sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of Pico that the Regional Government will soon approve a series of measures to revitalise the wine sector, helping this sector to mitigate the different effects caused by the pandemic. “A series of exceptional measures are being prepared with the aim of supporting the acquisition of more wine storage units and enablin... more >>

Information: Regional Government highlights confidence of producers' organisations in the future of Pico's agriculture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of Pico that producers' organisations have shown confidence in the future of agriculture on this island and have been important partners of the Regional Government in the development of the sector. “This confidence primarily stems from farmers' entrepreneurial ability as well as from the investment in the quality of p... more >>