Information: Azorean Agriculture is now better prepared to overcome challenges, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that Azorean agriculture is now better prepared to overcome the existing challenges as a result of the investments in farms, health, genetics and animal welfare as well as the implementation of strategic measures in conjunction with all stakeholders in the sector. “Today, Azorean agriculture is better prepared and better structured t... more >>

Information: 2020 Plan to drive more progress and results for the agricultural sector in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the 2020 Plan will continue to drive more progress and positive results for agriculture in the Azores. In fact, it will ensure the strengthening of infrastructure modernisation, the improvement of farmers' working conditions and the reduction of costs, thus strengthening the sector's competit... more >>

Information: Regional Government advocates increased agricultural cooperation among all Outermost Regions
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry defended in Ponta Delgada that Outermost Regions, besides sharing common struggles under the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2021-2027, should step up cooperation in the agricultural sector through the exchange of knowledge, practices and exchanges. “Unity and increased cooperation among all the islands that make up the Outermos... more >>

Information: European Commission approves adjustments to specification of PDO Azores Honey
The European Commission has approved a series of minor adjustments proposed by the Region to the specification of Azores Honey bearing the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) certificated, a decision that meets the claims of Azorean beekeepers. The changes introduced include the classification of pittosporum undulatum honey and multifloral honey through measurable parameters, such as sucrose and... more >>

Information: Regional Government satisfied with guarantee of transitional period between Community frameworks, but against cuts in POSEI allocation for 2021
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, welcomed the fact the European Commission will ensure the transition of POSEI and PRORURAL+ programmes between the current and the next Community framework as always defended by the Regional Government. The new framework will be in force for the 2021-2027 period under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). From the very first hou... more >>

Information: Regional Government approves first financial support to farmers affected by Hurricane Lorenzo
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, signed today the first ordinances granting extraordinary financial support to 37 farmers from the Western and Central group islands, whose farms were affected by the passage of Hurricane Lorenzo in early October. The ordinances, which will be published next week in the Official Journal, provide for an overall support amounting t... more >>

Information: 2020 Plan contributes to continued progress in agriculture and to improvement of farmers' income
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that the 2020 Plan will contribute to the continued progress of agriculture in the Azores by focusing on the modernisation of infrastructures, improvement of farmers' working conditions and reduction of production costs, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of farms and improving producers' income. "It is a Plan that responds to the chall... more >>

Information: Implementation of Regional Strategy for Development of Organic Farming already underway, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today in Ponta Delgada that the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Organic Farming of the Azores (ERDABA) is already underway, following the creation of the operational group in charge of its coordination. “This working meeting brought together, for the first time, this network-based operational group that will be ... more >>

Information: Working group presents proposal for Regional Fruit Farming Development Plan to the Regional Government
The working group coordinated by David Horta Lopes, from the University of the Azores, presented today to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry the proposal for a Regional Fruit Farming Development Plan, a guiding and strategic document aimed at helping the Government to define public policies in the coming decade with a view to the growth of this sector. “The so-called 'Profru... more >>

Information: Investing in quality is one of the ways to promote Azorean beef, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today on Terceira Island that the investment in quality is one of the ways to better promote Azorean beef. “Along with the continued commitment to good animal conformation, genetics and health, it is essential to continue focusing on quality and certification schemes, such as the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Organic Pr... more >>