Informação: Vasco Cordeiro announces Region's investment to preserve traditional landscapes The President of the Government announced today that over million Euros will be invested this year in contracts for the preservation of the traditional Azorean landscapes, covering more than 400 beneficiaries and an area over 700 hectares on several islands. "We believe that we have here, on Graciosa, and throughout all the islands of our Region one of the most important assets for our future dev... Mais >> Informação: João Ponte says reinforcement of water supply is fundamental for development of agricultural sector The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry highlighted on Graciosa the public investment that has been made by the Regional Government to reinforce water supply to farms. According to him, this is extremely important to improve the working conditions of farmers, reduce production costs and improve the competitiveness of farms. "Water supply is fundamental to farms, so as to ensure their p... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government is investing more than 2.1 million Euros in agricultural infrastructures on Terceira The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, stated today that the Regional Government is investing this year more than 2.1 million Euros in agricultural infrastructures on Terceira, namely in roads, water supply and electrification of farms. These investments will provide with better working conditions, contribute to the reduction of costs and boost the competitiveness of... Mais >> Informação: Azorean Government has already paid 700 thousand Euros to 300 farmers hit by 2018 drought The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, announced on Terceira that the Government has already paid 700 thousand Euros to 300 farmers hit by the 2018 drought, which has caused losses in maize, horticultural, sorghum and tobacco crops. "This week, we began the first payments to compensate farmers who suffered losses in their production due to the drought that hit the A... Mais >> Informação: João Ponte defends genuineness of wines for sustainability of viticulture in the Azores The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated on Pico that sustainability is a major challenge for viticulture as a determining factor in employment creation, wealth generation and economic development, pointing out a series of strategic goals that must be achieved in coming times. "One of the key goals concerns the safeguarding of the genuineness and authenticity of Azorean wines," ... Mais >> Informação: European funds have been decisive for growth of agricultural sector on Faial, says João Ponte The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated that European funds have been instrumental in the growth, diversification and sustainability of the agricultural sector on Faial, a path that must be pursued with determination and innovation. "The development of the agricultural sector in the Azores, in general, and on Faial Island, in particular, is quite evident in the construction of i... Mais >> Informação: Success of agriculture depends on continuous anticipation and evaluation of consumer trends, says Regional Director The Regional Director for Agriculture stated that the success of agriculture in the Azores, a sector of paramount importance for the regional economy, is based on the permanent commitment to quality, differentiation of production, innovation and anticipation of the evolution and change in consumers' eating habits and market needs, always safeguarding food safety. "The Government, producers and ind... Mais >> Informação: Azores have great potential for organic farming, says Regional Director for Rural Development The Regional Director for Rural Development stated today that the Azores have great growth potential in organic production mode, thus contributing to the promotion of products, competitiveness and profitability of farms, and to environmental preservation. "Organic farming is the path our farmers have begun to follow on milk, meat and agricultural diversification, but we can still go further. The ... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government invests 6.5 million Euros in rural and forest roads this year The Regional Director for Forest Resources stated that 6.5 million Euros will be invested this year in the construction and redevelopment of more than 41 kilometres of rural and forest roads on various islands of the Azores, which will improve the accessibility, competitiveness and income of farmers. "During 2019, the Government will complete several interventions that began last year and start t... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government requests meeting of Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry, João Ponte, requested the President of the Azorean Milk and Dairy Centre (CALL) to convene a meeting with all governing bodies that will specifically address the current situation of milk in the Azores. The mission of CALL is to accompany and take action in the regional milk and dairy sectors. Its governing bodies are represented by the Re... Mais >>
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