The Regional Director for Agricultural Development, Joaquim Pires, participates in the ceremony to deliver agricultural vocational training diplomas to 16 farmers on the island of São Jorge.
The initiative follows another training course for regional farmers on the correct use of plant health products and the implementation of good agricultural practices.
The courses were organised by the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry with the purpose of reinforcing the knowledge of farmers. This year, the training courses held on São Jorge were attended by 80 farmers. These initiatives provide an important contribution to modernisation of the sector and the improvement of the quality of regional products.
The delivery of diplomas is scheduled for 8:30 PM at the meeting room of Finisterra Dairy Cooperative in Santo Antão, São Jorge island.