Information: Government of the Azores launches tender for sale of certified cryptomeria wood
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry has launched a public tender for the sale of certified cryptomeria wood bearing the FSC® eco-label and the reforestation of 154.78 hectares of cutting areas. The competition, published today in the Official Journal, stipulates that the term of exploitation will be set at five years. João Ponte considered that this period represents "... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores to include new members for Regional Council of Agriculture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today that the Regional Council of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development (CRAFDR) will include representatives of organic agriculture and local development associations, among others, in order to add diversity to this advisory body. "The composition of this advisory body should be redefined in order to assign more powers towards ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores allocates over 5 million Euros to agricultural producers' organisations
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Vila do Porto that the Regional Government will support this year the agricultural producers' organisations with the allocation of over five million Euros. "The work of proximity and cooperation between the Regional Government and producers' organisation is crucial to the development and success of the agricultural sector," said Jo... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores to take part in CAP Revision Monitoring Council established by the National Government
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry will represent the Government of the Azores at the Monitoring Council in charge of the Revision of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), chaired by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Capoulas Santos. It includes a panel of experts and a committee of representatives. "The inclusion of the Regional Government in the Moni... more >>

Information:  Regional Government highlights role of municipalities in the support and promotion of culture
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that municipalities are the "main players" in the support and promotion of local culture, stressing the investment that has been carried out by Horta City Hall in this area. João Ponte spoke Sunday at the solemn session closing the centennial celebrations of the first Teatro Faialense, which he attended on behalf of the President of ... more >>

Information: Innovation and improvement of products by the dairy industry to win new markets, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stressed today the role of the Azorean dairy industry in the "innovation and processing of milk into added value products." "This has been possible due to investments in modernisation that will ultimately enhance the entire milk sector and win new markets, which is a strategic challenge shared by the Regional Government," said João Ponte. Th... more >>

Information: João Ponte announces approval of seven projects on the processing and marketing of agricultural products amounting to 8 million Euros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry announced today the approval of seven investment projects under the measure to support the processing, marketing and development of agricultural products, representing a total investment of 8.1 million Euros, of which 4.7 million Euros are public expenditure. João Ponte spoke on the sidelines of a visit to the facilities of the feed company ... more >>

Information: Current deadline for entry into force of stray animal slaughter ban is what best safeguards animal welfare, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry considers that the current five-year period for the entry into force of the stray animal and pet slaughter ban "is necessary and arises from the fact that authorities lack time to improve the current shelter capacity in full compliance with animal welfare." João Ponte spoke to reporters Ponta Delgada after being heard by the Committee on Eco... more >>

Information: Praia da Vitória Agricultural Days are opportunity to reveal merit of the work developed, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry said the 10th Agricultural Days of Praia da Vitória are an "opportunity" to reveal the merit and excellence of the work developed by the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors and demonstrate the sector's installed capacity. It has the "capacity to face difficulties, embrace new challenges and walk the path of success that, in the end, it... more >>

Information: Scheme on certification of liqueur wines with designation of origin "Graciosa," "Biscoitos" and "Pico" published today
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry published today in the Official Journal the ordinance establishing the applicable scheme on the designation, presentation and labelling of liqueur wine bearing the denomination of origin (DO) "Graciosa," "Biscoitos" and "Pico." The scheme considers, that in the context of the national wine sector, the specificity of these wines requires us to d... more >>