Informação: Regional Government to strengthen economic component of the forestry sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stressed the importance of strengthening the economic component of the forestry sector, through the "promotion of active and professional forest management in the public and private sectors" aimed at the exploration of forest products, increased competitiveness, development of rural areas, recreation and ecotourism. João Ponte spoke in Norde... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores appoints Vasco Paulos as new President of the Regional Wine Commission
Following the resignation of Paulo Machado, who ceases duties for personal reasons, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry appointed Vasco Paulos as the new President of the Regional Wine Commission of the Azores (CVR-Açores). Vasco Paulos graduated in Agronomic Engineering, with a specialisation in Phytotechnology and a sub-specialisation in Plant Production, at the Higher Insti... Mais >>

Informação: Wine production area on Pico to quadruple in coming years, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today with the sector's organisations on the island of Pico. According to his estimates, the wine production area on this island "will quadruple," but stressed that the challenges in winegrowing "are huge." "We have done an excellent job in recent years regarding the improvement of wine quality and production processes. Furthermore, we had th... Mais >>

Informação: Government changes hunting calendar on São Miguel and continues to monitor the impact of VHD on wild rabbit populations
The increased abundance of wild rabbits on the island of São Miguel, as recorded in the results of the census conducted by Forest Services on this species, and the lack of apparent sign of VHD outbreaks determine the revaluation of the hunting calendar for the 2016/2017 season. The decision aims to increase hunting pressure on this species with the purpose of rebalancing its levels of abundan... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte highlights importance of agricultural diversification in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo the work carried out by FRUTER - Association of Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Growers of Terceira and Frutercoop Cooperative in the promotion of agricultural diversification, thus improving farmers’ income and stimulating local economy. João Ponte stressed that FRUTER is "a good example of the work ... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte praises work of São Jorge Cheese Confraternity
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today in Velas with São Jorge cheese Confraternity at a meeting where he praised the work of this institution "in the defence, promotion and dignity of São Jorge Cheese." The São Jorge Cheese Confraternity is a non-profit public utility scientific and cultural association established in 1955 to become the certifying identity re... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government committed to solution for marketing of São Jorge cheese, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Velas that the Government of the Azores "is committed and available" to find "new markets" for S. Jorge Cheese. João Ponte stressed that the increase in production registered on this island is "the result of the stability of the sector" and the rise in the prices of milk paid to producers. "A few years ago the situation was differ... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte in line with AJAM on the need for rejuvenation of the agricultural sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today with the Director of São Miguel Young Farmers Association (AJAM), a meeting intended to analyse the restructuring of the sector and the issue of early retirement. João Ponte stressed that he "took note" of these issues and made the commitment to analyse the claim of AJAM so the application period for the measures to encourage ... Mais >>

Informação: Improving farmers' income and enhancing competitiveness are the Government's priorities for this sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Horta that farmers, associations and all agents in production sectors "can count on the determination and commitment of the entire team of the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry to improve the income of farmers and strengthen the entire sector." João Ponte spoke at the Legislative Assembly during the presentation of ... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte highlights quality and competitiveness of dairy industries on Faial and Pico Islands
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met in Horta with the boards of CALF and Leite Montanha cooperatives, highlighting the quality and competitiveness of the industry. "The industry, both on Faial and Pico, has developed a strategy to promote its products," stressed João Ponte, who spoke Wednesday at the end of the meetings. According to him, "this is fundamental to the succe... Mais >>