Information: Application periods for POSEI, PRORURAL+ aid and PRORURAL payments published today in the Official Journal
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment has opened the application periods for the annual aid granted under POSEI and PRORURAL +. It has also established, through an Implementing Order published today in the Official Journal, the deadline for applications to payment requests concerning of expenses incurred under the previous Rural Development Programme. Although the implementa... more >>

Information: Veterinarians play "key role" in the Azores, says Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated in Ponta Delgada that veterinarians play "a major role" in an economy based on agricultural production, noting that, in this context, the Regional Government reinforced the hiring of experts in order to "fulfil a commitment taken" during this legislative period. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Azores Office of the Portugues... more >>

Information: Roads, water supply and electrification are "key pillars" of agriculture consolidated in this legislative period, says Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated in Lagoa that the Regional Government's mission is "to provide the agricultural business fabric throughout the archipelago" with support infrastructures to agriculture, "whether they be roads or water and power supply infrastructures." Luís Neto Viveiros spoke at the opening of the improvement works of Carvalho Rural Road in th... more >>

Information: Corn-growing areas grew over 50% in the Azores, reveals Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment revealed today in Ponta Delgada that there has been a growth over 50% in the corn-growing areas since the beginning of the previous Community Support Framework and until 2015, which corresponds to an increase of almost 3,700 hectares. "We grew from 7,300 hectares in 2007 to over 11,000 hectares in 2015," said Luís Neto Viveiros. The ... more >>

Information: 20% increase of POSEI funds to encourage agricultural diversification, says Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated in Lagoa that the Regional Government has set the reduction of vegetable imports as programmatic goal. Luís Neto Viveiros considered that "it is possible to increase production in the areas of diversification," namely horticulture and fruit growing with the farms like those he visited with Capoulas Santos, an investment made by... more >>

Information: Azorean and National Governments to analyse animal husbandry and agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment meets Thursday with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development in a first institutional meeting that will mainly address future opportunities and the challenges the sector faces, namely the milk sector. Luís Neto Viveiros will reiterate to Capoulas Santos, who has an in-depth knowledge of the Azorean society, the impo... more >>

Information: Regional Government opens new application periods to PRORURAL + measures
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, through the Regional Directorate for Rural Development, promotes new application periods to eight support measures under Regional Development Program - PRORURAL+. Until March 30, those who are interested may submit applications under the measures intended to encourage "Demonstration Activities and Information Actions" and "Quality Syste... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores launches international call for tenders for the construction of Graciosa Slaughterhouse
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, through the Institute of Food and Agricultural Markets (IAMA), has launched an international public call for tenders for the construction of the new slaughterhouse on Graciosa, with a base price of 5.45 million Euros. The announcement of the contract tender, published today in the Official Gazette, determines an implementation period of... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes awareness campaign to reduce use of plastic bags
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated in Horta that the environmental impact resulting from the abusive use of plastic bags are particularly acute on islands. In addition to implementing a deterrent fee for their use, the Government of the Azores promotes, starting February 16, a public awareness campaign titled as "Don't put the Azores in a bag." Luís Neto Viveiro... more >>

Information: Government, milk production sector and dairy industry sign declaration of commitments
The Government of the Azores, the Azores Agricultural Federation, ANIL and Lactaçores signed in Praia da Vitória a Declaration of Commitments, agreed at the 2nd Milk Forum. It aims, among other things, "to develop a joint strategy in the search for new markets." The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment announced at the final press conference that the commitments also pr... more >>