Informação: PDO certification of Ramo Grande Beef submitted for approval by the European Commission The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, has already signed the order validating the application for the registration of Ramo Grande Beef as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), whose request was submitted by the Association of Ramo Grande Cattle Breeders as Managing Entity.
Considering that the application process for the registration of Carne Ramo Beef as PDO at ... Mais >> Informação: São Jorge's cooperative sector is on the right track, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the cooperative sector of São Jorge Island is on the right track, despite the various challenges it faces, namely the effects of the pandemic or the increase of US customs duties on European dairy products. “The quality of São Jorge cheese and consumer loyalty have been truly determinant aspects for the positive... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government has already received 21 applications for conversion of dairy farms to beef production, reveals João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed on the island of Terceira Island that 21 applications have already been submitted under the measure for the conversion of dairy farms to beef production, through the allocation of 6,000 rights for the granting of suckler cow premium under POSEI.
"We have already received applications submitted by farmers from the three islands covered ... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government works with milk producers to reduce production costs and promote dairy products The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on the island of São Miguel that the reduction of production costs and the investment to enhance the efficiency of farms, the quality and the promotion of dairy products are essential to improve the income of milk producers. “It is important to realise that without producing and without creating more value, we cannot create inc... Mais >> Informação: João Ponte advocates dialogue between milk production and industry The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry defended on the island of Terceira the importance of dialogue between milk production and industry as a way of overcoming the constraints caused by the limits imposed on producers, a situation that has been perpetuated, at least, since 2015.
“This situation, as we know, is quite harmful for some milk producers. In fact, the existence of p... Mais >> Informação: Implementation of value creation strategy for Azorean meat already under way, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the implementation of the value creation strategy for Azorean meat is already under way, with very specific actions at different levels, an effort that involves all partners in the sector. “The regional value creation strategy for Azorean meat, developed by the Regional Strategy Centre for Azores Meat - CERCA, comprises a... Mais >> Informação: João Ponte highlights relevance of cooperatives for development of agriculture in the Azores The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that agricultural cooperatives in the Azores, regardless of their size, are of paramount importance for their support to farmers as well as for development and value creation in the agricultural sector.
"The contribution made by cooperatives over the years is undeniable in terms of processing the milk produced, reducing production ... Mais >> Informação: Exceptional measure to support milk producers' income in line with restructuring strategy for the sector, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that the Regional Government's proposal for a regional supplement to the dairy cow premium, amounting to 45 Euros, is in line with the restructuring strategy for the dairy sector.
"This measure to support milk producers' income announced by the President of the Regional Government will not encourage producers to have mor... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government strongly committed to sustainability of São Jorge's dairy sector The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry assured that the Regional Government is strongly committed to the sustainability of the dairy sector on the island of São Jorge, considering that the proposal presented by the CDS/PP party regarding the possibility of converting dairy farms to beef cattle production is the wrong way.
"The proposal now put forward by CDS/PP is the wrong way... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government opens applications for 540 suckler cow premium rights The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry revealed that applications for 540 suckler cow premium rights in the Azores will run from June 2 to July 10.
The ordinance issued by João Ponte sets out the rules for the allocation of the rights available in the regional reserve.
Farmers who, as of February 1, 2020, have not delivered milk during 2019 may apply for the allocation of thes... Mais >>
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