Informação: João Ponte ensures collaboration between municipalities and the Regional Government in areas of common interest
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today with the Director of the Association of Municipalities of São Miguel Island (AMISM) and conveyed his "desire to continue the collaboration" between municipalities and the Regional Government in common areas of interest. According to João Ponte, this collaboration involves water supply and access to farms. Speaking to journal... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores and farmers committed to improving the agricultural sector on Santa Maria
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry met today on Santa Maria with cooperatives and the local agricultural association in the context of a round of meetings with industry organisations. According to him, "the proximity and cooperation between the Government and organisations are fundamental to the success of the agricultural sector." Speaking after the meeting with the Santa Maria A... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores to work in collaboration with associations for the development of the agricultural sector, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry began today a series of meetings with all associations of the sector, which will continue over this legislative period. The government official stressed that "this is how the Azorean Government wants to work, being close to organisations and to all those who may contribute to the development of a very important sector to the Region." Speaking at ... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights entrepreneurial "courage and boldness" of the milk sector
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment stressed on S. Miguel the entrepreneurial "courage and boldness" of Azorean milk producers and agro-industrial entrepreneurs, stressing that "farmers have responded remarkably to challenges." Luís Neto Viveiros spoke at the Producer of Excellence Award Ceremony, an initiative of the São Miguel Young Farmers' Association. The governme... Mais >>

Informação: Wine Tasting Initiation Workshop promotes qualification and quality of the wine sector
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, promotes the 1st Wine Tasting Initiation Workshop featuring white, red, rosé and desserts wines certified by the Azores Regional Winegrowing Commission. The event takes place in Ponta Delgada next Friday, October 21. The meeting, held at the premises of the Agricultural Services at Quinta de S... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros highlights "positive evolution" of Cooperativa Ocidental
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment highlighted on Flores the "positive evolution" of Cooperativa Ocidental and milk production on the island, praising the commitment of producers. "This positive trend is due primarily to the efforts of milk producers and the Cooperative's Administration Board in a joint effort we have joined in this process," said Luís Neto Viveiros, w... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores invested about three million Euros in sealing of dumps
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment announced today that the Government of the Azores has invested in the current legislative period nearly three million Euros in contract works for the sealing of dumps on the islands of Flores, Graciosa, Santa Maria and Corvo. Luís Neto Viveiros spoke during a visit to the works for the sealing of the dump and the construction of an in... Mais >>

Informação: Experimental fields of Azores Juniper and Picconia Azorica already occupy over 10 hectares on three Azorean islands
The Regional Director for Forest Resources revealed today that the experimental fields of Azores Juniper and Picconia Azorica already occupy an area over 10 hectares on the islands of Terceira, São Miguel and Pico, noting that their purpose is to "pas on the knowledge acquired to future plantations supported by private entities." "The variables under testing comprise spacing and pruning in or... Mais >>

Informação: Early retirements are effective and contribute to the rejuvenation of the agricultural sector, says Neto Viveiros
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment stated today that the publication of an ordinance authorising the submission of early retirement applications from Wednesday, September 21. This measure allows Azorean farmers aged between 60 and 64 to retire from production "with dignity" and contributes to the "rejuvenation of the agricultural business sector." Asked by reporters on the ... Mais >>

Informação: Government's actions in the past four years reflect the will and needs of Azoreans, stresses Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated on Flores that the works carried out by the Government of the Azores in the last four years will meet the actual needs of the population on all the islands of the archipelago. Vítor Fraga spoke at the opening of the contract work for the rehabilitation and improvement of the section of the Regional Road no.1-2 between Ferros Velhos and P... Mais >>