Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: 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 ... Mais >> Informação: 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... Mais >> Informação: João Ponte writes to European Commissioner Phil Hogan acknowledging his contribution and commitment to the development of agriculture in the Azores In a letter sent to the European Commissioner for Agriculture, who is ending his term of office, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry acknowledged Phil Hogan's commitment in the exercise of his duties, namely in the construction and preparation of the new Common Agricultural Policy for the 2021–2027 period, in addition, the government official acknowledged his role in developm... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government committed to mitigating damage to farmers affected by Hurricane Lorenzo The Regional Director for Rural Development guaranteed on Flores Island that the Regional Government will always be with farmers to help mitigating the damage caused by the passage of Hurricane Lorenzo. "Given the exceptional nature of the situation, which will have a direct impact on farmers' income, the Regional Government will help farmers minimising the damage caused by Hurricane Lorenzo," sai... Mais >> Informação: João Ponte says 2020 Plan for Agriculture in the Azores will boost development of the sector and improve producers' income The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the 2020 Plan for Agriculture in the Azores will boost the development of the sector, ensure the modernisation of farms, provide better working conditions for farmers, reduce production costs and improve the competitiveness of the sector. “After major and substantial investments made in agricultural infrastructures in rece... Mais >> Informação: Investment in agricultural infrastructures boosted development of the sector on São Miguel Island, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the investment that has been made on the island of São Miguel in agricultural infrastructures has boosted the development and modernisation of agriculture and animal husbandry. “All public and private investment that has been made on the island of São Miguel in roads, water supply and electrification of farms ha... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government invests 140 thousand Euros to improve water supply to agriculture on Santa Maria Island The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry, through IROA, SA - Regional Institute of Agrarian Planning, has authorised the public tender for the construction of a weir in Ribeira do Aveiro stream, two water reservoirs with capacity of 250 cubic metres each and a water supply point for farmers. These interventions on the island of Santa Maria amount to 140 thousand Euros. This investmen... Mais >>
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