Information: Luís Neto Viveiros says execution rate of PRORURAL evidences the initiative of Azorean farmers
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed today that the current execution of the Programme for the Rural Development of the Azores (PRORURAL) is about 75%, which "demonstrates the initiative of farmers and the rural population of the Azores." "I stress that the execution rate of PRORURAL is about 75%, i.e., it is above the average of European programmes and it is the best execution r... more >>

Information: Milk recording service assured on all Azorean islands
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources assures the conduction of tests for milk recording, milk classification and the implementation of the Control Plan on Raw Milk in the archipelago, through the management of the resources of the entities under its jurisdiction. Despite the failure in the machine installed at the Milk Classification Services (SERCLA) on Terceira Island on July 29 and ... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros confirms recovery of marine biodiversity in Formigas Nature Reserve
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources accompanied a mission conducted by the Portuguese Navy in Formigas Nature Reserve on Thursday at the invitation of Azores Maritime Zone Command. The government official conveyed his satisfaction for noting the existence of a "significant number" of marine species. "I had the opportunity of diving and I was able to notice the existence of a large nu... more >>

Information: Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets pays half a million Euros under Milk Buying Back Scheme in the Azores
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, through the Institute for Food and Agricultural Markets (IAMA), has paid half a million Euros to over 70 producers, whose applications were approved under the Milk Buying Back scheme in the Azores. This payment corresponds to the last instalment payment provided in the Ordinance no.97/2011 of November 7. According to which, it was determined that t... more >>

Information: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights "harmonisation" of efforts to promote internalisation of Azorean products
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources highlighted today the initiatives developed towards the "harmonisation of efforts undertaken by the Azores and the Portuguese Government" in order to "improve the marketing" of regional products abroad. Speaking at the end of a meeting held with the Secretary of State of Food and Agri-food Research, Nuno Brito, in Angra do Heroísmo, Luís Net... more >>

Information: Regional Government safeguards interests of canneries with the State and European Union in the trade with Thailand
The Regional Secretary for Natural Resources revealed on Wednesday that the Government of the Azores has been establishing contacts with the European Commission and the Portuguese State in order to safeguard the interests of regional canneries under the trade negotiations taking place between the European Union and Thailand. "The Government of the Azores is fully aware of the importance of the c... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores allocates over 300 thousand Euros to maintenance of Pico vineyard culture
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources has already allocated 307,619 Euros in financial support to projects submitted this year for the maintenance of the traditional landscape of Pico vineyard culture in "currais" (plots protected by stone walls). The ordinances already published comprise 184 beneficiaries. Another 13 applications submitted this year are currently under analysis, repres... more >>

Information: "Crianças ao Centro" project brings 850 children to Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources, through the São Miguel Natural Park, has implemented a pilot project with the support of the Regional Directorate for Education and a passenger transport company. Under this project, a total of 850 students visited the Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre. The "Crianças ao Centro" project aims to distinguish the Elementary, Basic Educati... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores establishes protocols with fishing associations in the amount of 500 thousand Euros
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources signed in Angra do Heroísmo on Wednesday the first of 16 protocols signed with fishing associations throughout the archipelago, corresponding to a global of 500 thousand Euros. The protocols to support the operation and services provided by these associations were signed by the Regional Secretary for Natural Resources, Luís Neto Viveiros, at... more >>

Information: New Management Plan of the Hydrographic Region of the Azores open to public participation
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources will provide an electronic platform for public participation in the drafting of the new Management Plan of the Hydrographic Region of the Azores, which will enter into force between 2016 and 2021. Those who are interested in taking part in this process, which will culminate in the second generation of that management plan, may use the email addre... more >>