João Ponte says the increase in the price of milk paid to producers meets the Government's expectations
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry welcome the decision of the industry installed on São Miguel to increase the price of milk paid to producers by a cent per litre from next January.
João Ponte spoke on the sidelines of a visit to a farm on Terceira Island, expressing his hope that "this growth is likely to be followed by other industries in the Region."
The Regional Secretary stressed that this decision "meets the expectations of the Government and industry associations, reflecting the adjustment of prices that has been observed in European markets."
"This adjustment will boost the income of Azorean producers. It is a sign of confidence in the future of the activity in the regional milk sector," stressed João Ponte.