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Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government highlights agrifood production indicators and steps up support for sector through 2026
Regional Government highlights agrifood production indicators and steps up support for sector through 2026
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
António Ventura points out that food exports exceeded €445 million in 2025
António Ventura points out that food exports exceeded €445 million in 2025
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
António Ventura highlights historic milestone in Azorean wine production, with production exceeding 1,000 tonnes
António Ventura highlights historic milestone in Azorean wine production, with production exceeding 1,000 tonnes
April 15, 2026
Regional Government highlights agrifood production indicators and steps up support for sector through 2026
April 13, 2026
António Ventura points out that food exports exceeded €445 million in 2025
April 13, 2026
António Ventura highlights historic milestone in Azorean wine production, with production exceeding 1,000 tonnes
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Nota de Imprensa
April 15, 2026
Regional Government highlights agrifood production indicators and steps up support for sector through 2026
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, highlighted today, during an urgent debate at the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, the period of strong growth and consolidation currently experienced by the Azorean agrifood sector. The government official revealed that agricultural production, both exported and processed, reached €445 million in 2025, the highest figure recorded in the last 10 years. “This Government’s significant financial investment in agriculture is yielding positive results for the Azorean people,” stated the Regional Secretary. In this regard, he highlighted the increase in production in sectors such as horticulture, fruit production, viticulture, organic farming and beef production, praising the ongoing collaboration with the Azores Agricultural Federation. As evidence of the priority given to the sector, the 2025 budget allocation for agriculture reached an all-time high: €60.1 million. In addition to this amount, the €16 million transferred from the National Government to the POSEI financial supplements brought the investment to an overall sum of €76 million. António Ventura also highlighted the rejuvenation of the sector. In 2025 alone, 86 young farmers established themselves, the highest number over the last decade, bringing the total number of new young farmers established since 2021 to 181. The organic farming sector also saw a significant increase, rising from 1,277 hectares in 2020 to around 6,000 hectares in 2025. In view of the external influences marking the beginning of 2026, with impacts on production factors such as diesel and fertilisers, the Azorean Government has assured that a solid set of measures to support farmers’ income will be maintained. The government official confirmed that applications under POSEI and PEPAC will continue to be fully funded, “without any apportionment, that is, without any cuts.” As a structural preventive measure, support for the maintenance of agriculture in the Outermost Rgions has seen a further 10% financial increase, now totalling €18 million – double the amount allocated in 2020. Another highlight for this year is the increase in the arable crops premium, which rises from €500 to €700 per hectare. The Government is also maintaining the decree on agricultural diesel, which removed the maximum consumption limits per producer and included new sectors of activity. In a clear sign of rigour and stability for farm finances, the Regional Secretary emphasised that regional payments to farmers are fully up to date, with €6 million already paid out by the end of March this year. In terms of sustainability and attracting investment, the Region has recently seen several major European projects approved, namely the LIFE IP AGRILOOP project (€27 million), which focuses on the agroforestry circular economy and is part of a wider package of environmental projects exceeding €50 million.
April 15, 2026
Regional Government highlights agrifood production indicators and steps up support for sector through 2026
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, highlighted today, during an urgent debate at the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, the period of strong growth and consolidation currently experienced by the Azorean agrifood sector. The government official revealed that agricultural production, both exported and processed, reached €445 million in 2025, the highest figure recorded in the last 10 years. “This Government’s significant financial investment in agriculture is yielding positive results for the Azorean people,” stated the Regional Secretary. In this regard, he highlighted the increase in production in sectors such as horticulture, fruit production, viticulture, organic farming and beef production, praising the ongoing collaboration with the Azores Agricultural Federation. As evidence of the priority given to the sector, the 2025 budget allocation for agriculture reached an all-time high: €60.1 million. In addition to this amount, the €16 million transferred from the National Government to the POSEI financial supplements brought the investment to an overall sum of €76 million. António Ventura also highlighted the rejuvenation of the sector. In 2025 alone, 86 young farmers established themselves, the highest number over the last decade, bringing the total number of new young farmers established since 2021 to 181. The organic farming sector also saw a significant increase, rising from 1,277 hectares in 2020 to around 6,000 hectares in 2025. In view of the external influences marking the beginning of 2026, with impacts on production factors such as diesel and fertilisers, the Azorean Government has assured that a solid set of measures to support farmers’ income will be maintained. The government official confirmed that applications under POSEI and PEPAC will continue to be fully funded, “without any apportionment, that is, without any cuts.” As a structural preventive measure, support for the maintenance of agriculture in the Outermost Rgions has seen a further 10% financial increase, now totalling €18 million – double the amount allocated in 2020. Another highlight for this year is the increase in the arable crops premium, which rises from €500 to €700 per hectare. The Government is also maintaining the decree on agricultural diesel, which removed the maximum consumption limits per producer and included new sectors of activity. In a clear sign of rigour and stability for farm finances, the Regional Secretary emphasised that regional payments to farmers are fully up to date, with €6 million already paid out by the end of March this year. In terms of sustainability and attracting investment, the Region has recently seen several major European projects approved, namely the LIFE IP AGRILOOP project (€27 million), which focuses on the agroforestry circular economy and is part of a wider package of environmental projects exceeding €50 million.
Nota de Imprensa
April 13, 2026
António Ventura points out that food exports exceeded €445 million in 2025
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, emphasised today that the Region exceeded €445 million in food exports in 2025, “the highest figure over the last ten years.” “This represents an increase not only in volume but, above all, in the market value of these products. We hope to continue growing. This is a good indicator,” he said, speaking after visiting the Azorean companies present at SAGAL 2026 – "Flavours of Portugal" Export Fair, which runs until Wednesday at the Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL). “Rather than simply promoting products on billboards or in magazines,” the government official defended that the Lisbon event aims to strengthen “the connection between those who want to buy and those who want to sell.” “One of the goals of our public policy for Agriculture is to produce food for the domestic market and for export,” stressed the Regional Secretary, who also oversees the Azores Brand. “The excellence, authenticity and competitiveness of Azorean products” were also highlighted by António Ventura. SAGAL has established itself as one of the leading business platforms exclusively dedicated to the international promotion of the Portuguese food sector. This year’s edition brings together around 400 national exhibitors and over 1,000 international buyers from demanding global markets such as the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore and Brazil, as well as various European countries and Portuguese-speaking African countries. With exhibitor satisfaction levels rising over the last four years, the Azorean Government is investing in this strictly professional event to expand the presence of the archipelago’s products in new markets, create and consolidate distribution channels, and boost the regional business sector. The scale of this export drive is evident in the performance of the Azores Brand, which now includes 9,000 certified products, with 95% originating from the food sector. The Azores are represented at SAGAL 2026 by 25 companies from several islands, showcasing the diversity and authenticity of regional production to importers from five continents. The Azores delegation includes the following brands: Azores Farm, Azorfisk, AzorGhee, Bensaude Distribuição, Boa Fruta, Celeiro da Terra, Conseran, Conservas Santa Catarina, Fábrica de Licores Mulher de Capote, Fortunna Azores, Gorreana, Insulac, LactAçores, Lima & Quental, Materramenta, Mel do Atlântico, Milhafre dos Açores, Moaçor, Prolacto Azores, Promineral, Quinta das Três Cruzes, Quintal dos Açores, Sicosta, Sociedade Corretora and Yoçor.
April 13, 2026
António Ventura points out that food exports exceeded €445 million in 2025
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, emphasised today that the Region exceeded €445 million in food exports in 2025, “the highest figure over the last ten years.” “This represents an increase not only in volume but, above all, in the market value of these products. We hope to continue growing. This is a good indicator,” he said, speaking after visiting the Azorean companies present at SAGAL 2026 – "Flavours of Portugal" Export Fair, which runs until Wednesday at the Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL). “Rather than simply promoting products on billboards or in magazines,” the government official defended that the Lisbon event aims to strengthen “the connection between those who want to buy and those who want to sell.” “One of the goals of our public policy for Agriculture is to produce food for the domestic market and for export,” stressed the Regional Secretary, who also oversees the Azores Brand. “The excellence, authenticity and competitiveness of Azorean products” were also highlighted by António Ventura. SAGAL has established itself as one of the leading business platforms exclusively dedicated to the international promotion of the Portuguese food sector. This year’s edition brings together around 400 national exhibitors and over 1,000 international buyers from demanding global markets such as the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore and Brazil, as well as various European countries and Portuguese-speaking African countries. With exhibitor satisfaction levels rising over the last four years, the Azorean Government is investing in this strictly professional event to expand the presence of the archipelago’s products in new markets, create and consolidate distribution channels, and boost the regional business sector. The scale of this export drive is evident in the performance of the Azores Brand, which now includes 9,000 certified products, with 95% originating from the food sector. The Azores are represented at SAGAL 2026 by 25 companies from several islands, showcasing the diversity and authenticity of regional production to importers from five continents. The Azores delegation includes the following brands: Azores Farm, Azorfisk, AzorGhee, Bensaude Distribuição, Boa Fruta, Celeiro da Terra, Conseran, Conservas Santa Catarina, Fábrica de Licores Mulher de Capote, Fortunna Azores, Gorreana, Insulac, LactAçores, Lima & Quental, Materramenta, Mel do Atlântico, Milhafre dos Açores, Moaçor, Prolacto Azores, Promineral, Quinta das Três Cruzes, Quintal dos Açores, Sicosta, Sociedade Corretora and Yoçor.