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Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government promotes agrifood exports with 25 companies participating in SAGAL 2026
Regional Government promotes agrifood exports with 25 companies participating in SAGAL 2026
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government is investing over €190,000 in stepping up rodent control measures to protect farms
Regional Government is investing over €190,000 in stepping up rodent control measures to protect farms
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
World Forest Day marked with more than 3,000 participants across the archipelago
World Forest Day marked with more than 3,000 participants across the archipelago
April 6, 2026
Regional Government promotes agrifood exports with 25 companies participating in SAGAL 2026
March 31, 2026
Regional Government is investing over €190,000 in stepping up rodent control measures to protect farms
March 27, 2026
World Forest Day marked with more than 3,000 participants across the archipelago
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Nota de Imprensa
April 6, 2026
Regional Government promotes agrifood exports with 25 companies participating in SAGAL 2026
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and the Azores Brand Management and Promotion Office, will attend SAGAL 2026 – "Flavours of Portugal" Export Fair, which will take place at the Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL) from April 13 to 15. For the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, participation in this event “reiterates the Region’s commitment to the excellence, authenticity and competitiveness of Azorean products.” “The Azores Brand is now a recognised seal of quality both within and outside the country. This event is a strategic opportunity to boost the international visibility of our companies and open new business opportunities,” the Regional Secretary stressed, highlighting the Azores as a region producing top-quality goods, based on "sustainability, tradition and innovation.” 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 is expected to bring 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 will be represented by 25 companies from various islands at SAGAL 2026, showcasing the diversity and authenticity of regional production to importers from the 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 6, 2026
Regional Government promotes agrifood exports with 25 companies participating in SAGAL 2026
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food and the Azores Brand Management and Promotion Office, will attend SAGAL 2026 – "Flavours of Portugal" Export Fair, which will take place at the Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL) from April 13 to 15. For the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, participation in this event “reiterates the Region’s commitment to the excellence, authenticity and competitiveness of Azorean products.” “The Azores Brand is now a recognised seal of quality both within and outside the country. This event is a strategic opportunity to boost the international visibility of our companies and open new business opportunities,” the Regional Secretary stressed, highlighting the Azores as a region producing top-quality goods, based on "sustainability, tradition and innovation.” 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 is expected to bring 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 will be represented by 25 companies from various islands at SAGAL 2026, showcasing the diversity and authenticity of regional production to importers from the 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.
Nota de Imprensa
March 31, 2026
Regional Government is investing over €190,000 in stepping up rodent control measures to protect farms
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, is stepping up integrated rodent control measures across the archipelago, ensuring direct support to producers through the free provision of rodenticides, specialist training and ongoing technical advice. According to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, “protecting agriculture is about protecting the Azorean identity.” The government emphasised that controlling these pests “is not merely a technical measure; it is essential to safeguard farms, ensure the quality of produce and protect the daily efforts of farmers.” Managed by the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, Veterinary and Food (DRAVA), the current strategy involved the purchase of 42.1 tonnes of rodenticide, representing an overall investment of €191,619.86 (plus VAT). Approximately 21.1 tonnes are currently being distributed across all islands, continuing the first phase of deliveries (20.9 tonnes) that began in September 2025. The distribution of these products is carried out in a decentralised manner by the Agrarian Development Services – in some cases in partnership with local councils – to ensure maximum logistical efficiency. The quantity of product allocated to each producer is based on the declared agricultural areas, covering arable crops, fruit crops, horticultural crops and POSEI areas. From a scientific and technical standpoint, field operations make use of active substances such as brodifacoum and difethialone (second-generation anticoagulants). The effectiveness of these products is closely monitored by the Integrated Pest Management Committee – Rodents, which met on February 25, 2026, and confirmed that no resistance to these substances has been identified in the Region. Alongside material support, the Regional Secretariat has been investing in training human resources, promoting several training initiatives aimed at authorised operators and responsible technicians on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Faial and Flores. This effort is complemented by wide-ranging public awareness campaigns through the media (RTP Açores and Antena 1 Açores - television and radio stations), social media and the distribution of posters. “In an archipelago with such diverse circumstances, this strategy requires knowledge, coordination and a hands-on approach,” António Ventura stated, explaining the simultaneous focus on training, on-site monitoring and awareness raising. “Acting early and acting effectively makes all the difference. It is this shared commitment – between government departments, experts and farmers – that enables us to protect Azorean agriculture and ensure a more secure and sustainable future for all islands,” concluded the government official.
March 31, 2026
Regional Government is investing over €190,000 in stepping up rodent control measures to protect farms
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, is stepping up integrated rodent control measures across the archipelago, ensuring direct support to producers through the free provision of rodenticides, specialist training and ongoing technical advice. According to the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, “protecting agriculture is about protecting the Azorean identity.” The government emphasised that controlling these pests “is not merely a technical measure; it is essential to safeguard farms, ensure the quality of produce and protect the daily efforts of farmers.” Managed by the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, Veterinary and Food (DRAVA), the current strategy involved the purchase of 42.1 tonnes of rodenticide, representing an overall investment of €191,619.86 (plus VAT). Approximately 21.1 tonnes are currently being distributed across all islands, continuing the first phase of deliveries (20.9 tonnes) that began in September 2025. The distribution of these products is carried out in a decentralised manner by the Agrarian Development Services – in some cases in partnership with local councils – to ensure maximum logistical efficiency. The quantity of product allocated to each producer is based on the declared agricultural areas, covering arable crops, fruit crops, horticultural crops and POSEI areas. From a scientific and technical standpoint, field operations make use of active substances such as brodifacoum and difethialone (second-generation anticoagulants). The effectiveness of these products is closely monitored by the Integrated Pest Management Committee – Rodents, which met on February 25, 2026, and confirmed that no resistance to these substances has been identified in the Region. Alongside material support, the Regional Secretariat has been investing in training human resources, promoting several training initiatives aimed at authorised operators and responsible technicians on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Faial and Flores. This effort is complemented by wide-ranging public awareness campaigns through the media (RTP Açores and Antena 1 Açores - television and radio stations), social media and the distribution of posters. “In an archipelago with such diverse circumstances, this strategy requires knowledge, coordination and a hands-on approach,” António Ventura stated, explaining the simultaneous focus on training, on-site monitoring and awareness raising. “Acting early and acting effectively makes all the difference. It is this shared commitment – between government departments, experts and farmers – that enables us to protect Azorean agriculture and ensure a more secure and sustainable future for all islands,” concluded the government official.