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Regional Government to open applications for conversion of dairy farms to beef farms in São Miguel, Terceira, and Graciosa
Regional Government to open applications for conversion of dairy farms to beef farms in São Miguel, Terceira, and Graciosa
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food promotes participation of 20 Azorean companies in Lisbon Food Affair 2026
Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food promotes participation of 20 Azorean companies in Lisbon Food Affair 2026
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Applications for agricultural investment support open in the Azores
Applications for agricultural investment support open in the Azores
February 5, 2026
Regional Government to open applications for conversion of dairy farms to beef farms in São Miguel, Terceira, and Graciosa
February 3, 2026
Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food promotes participation of 20 Azorean companies in Lisbon Food Affair 2026
January 30, 2026
Applications for agricultural investment support open in the Azores
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Nota de Imprensa
February 5, 2026
Regional Government to open applications for conversion of dairy farms to beef farms in São Miguel, Terceira, and Graciosa
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, defended that cattle milk production in the Region should follow a path of recognition based on its environmental, economic, social and food excellence. He added that, in response to a proposal from the Azores Agricultural Federation, the Regional Government will open applications for the conversion of milk farms to beef farms in São Miguel, Terceira and Graciosa. "We will open an application period for the conversion of dairy farms to beef cattle farms," announced the Secretary for Agriculture. This measure will be applied to the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, and Graciosa, with a view to rebalancing the sector and offering farmers alternative sources of income. António Ventura emphasised that this is a necessary step to ensure that the Azorean milk sector remains sustainable and that producers' interests are safeguarded in the face of current economic challenges. The government official emphasised that the 2025 data show that the nutritional content has improved compared to the previous year, with higher protein and fat levels, which are essential parameters for human consumption and industrial processing. "We believe that our milk and dairy products are valuable to humanity," announced António Ventura. He continued: "This is a nutritional, intergenerational and sustainability value stemming from our pastures, which play a crucial role in carbon retention." Despite the increase in quality, António Ventura regretted that this qualitative effort made by producers is not being properly acknowledged by the dairy industry. The government official considered the recent drop in the price paid to producers as unjustified, noting that it cannot be explained solely by market forces. The Regional Secretary pointed out excessive powdered milk production as one of the factors contributing to the devaluation of regional raw materials. In 2024, with a production of 627,000 tonnes, the Azores produced 20,300 tonnes of powdered milk. This figure is proportionally much higher than that recorded in Mainland Portugal, which, with twice the total production (1.2 million tonnes), produced only 12,900 tonnes of powdered milk.
February 5, 2026
Regional Government to open applications for conversion of dairy farms to beef farms in São Miguel, Terceira, and Graciosa
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, defended that cattle milk production in the Region should follow a path of recognition based on its environmental, economic, social and food excellence. He added that, in response to a proposal from the Azores Agricultural Federation, the Regional Government will open applications for the conversion of milk farms to beef farms in São Miguel, Terceira and Graciosa. "We will open an application period for the conversion of dairy farms to beef cattle farms," announced the Secretary for Agriculture. This measure will be applied to the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, and Graciosa, with a view to rebalancing the sector and offering farmers alternative sources of income. António Ventura emphasised that this is a necessary step to ensure that the Azorean milk sector remains sustainable and that producers' interests are safeguarded in the face of current economic challenges. The government official emphasised that the 2025 data show that the nutritional content has improved compared to the previous year, with higher protein and fat levels, which are essential parameters for human consumption and industrial processing. "We believe that our milk and dairy products are valuable to humanity," announced António Ventura. He continued: "This is a nutritional, intergenerational and sustainability value stemming from our pastures, which play a crucial role in carbon retention." Despite the increase in quality, António Ventura regretted that this qualitative effort made by producers is not being properly acknowledged by the dairy industry. The government official considered the recent drop in the price paid to producers as unjustified, noting that it cannot be explained solely by market forces. The Regional Secretary pointed out excessive powdered milk production as one of the factors contributing to the devaluation of regional raw materials. In 2024, with a production of 627,000 tonnes, the Azores produced 20,300 tonnes of powdered milk. This figure is proportionally much higher than that recorded in Mainland Portugal, which, with twice the total production (1.2 million tonnes), produced only 12,900 tonnes of powdered milk.
Nota de Imprensa
February 3, 2026
Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food promotes participation of 20 Azorean companies in Lisbon Food Affair 2026
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through the Azores Brand Management and Promotion Office, is promoting the participation of 20 Azorean companies in the 2026 edition of Lisbon Food Affair, which will take place in Lisbon between February 9 and 11. The Lisbon Food Affair is an exclusively professional trade fair for the Portuguese agrifood sector, bringing together food and beverage manufacturers and distributors, as well as equipment, service and technology companies serving the distribution and Horeca channel, both nationally and internationally. The presence of Azorean companies at this event is a strategic opportunity to meet buyers from various markets, contributing to the consolidation of their operations and opening up new possibilities for commercial expansion. The Autonomous Region of the Azores has been participating in the fair since 2024, with a presence in the Azores Brand space, the largest at the event. Companies have highlighted the importance of the numerous meetings held in the Hosted Buyers space, which have generated business opportunities and bolstered the internationalisation process of Azores Brand-certified products. In the 2026 edition, the following companies and their respective brands will be featured at the Azores Brand stand: AgroMarienseCoop CRL, Azores Farm, Azores Jerky, AzorGhee, Boa Fruta, Celeiro da Terra, Conseran, Conservas Santa Catarina, Fábrica de Licores Mulher de Capote, Chá Gorreana, Insulac, SA, Lactaçores UCRL, Mel do Atlântico, Milhafre dos Açores, Moaçor, MPD - Bensaude Distribuição, Quinta das Três Cruzes, Quintal dos Açores, Sociedade Corretora and Yoçor. It should be noted that Azorean products were awarded the LFA Innovation prize in 2024 and 2025 for the Bananika and Bananika Chips innovations, developed by the Terceira-based company Loop Pursuit, reinforcing national and international recognition of the quality and creativity of the Azorean agrifood sector. The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, highlighted the importance of this participation in strengthening the competitiveness of Azorean products. "The presence of 20 Azorean companies at Lisbon Food Affair 2026 demonstrates, once again, the vitality, innovation capacity and quality of the Azorean agrifood sector. This is a strategic platform for boosting the visibility of the Azores brand, consolidating trade relations and unlocking new markets," he stressed. “The Regional Government of the Azores remains committed to supporting the internationalisation of our companies, promoting products that reflect the authenticity and excellence of what is produced in the archipelago. The distinctions achieved in recent years prove that the Azores have talent, creativity and an enormous potential on the national and international scene,” stated the government official.
February 3, 2026
Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food promotes participation of 20 Azorean companies in Lisbon Food Affair 2026
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through the Azores Brand Management and Promotion Office, is promoting the participation of 20 Azorean companies in the 2026 edition of Lisbon Food Affair, which will take place in Lisbon between February 9 and 11. The Lisbon Food Affair is an exclusively professional trade fair for the Portuguese agrifood sector, bringing together food and beverage manufacturers and distributors, as well as equipment, service and technology companies serving the distribution and Horeca channel, both nationally and internationally. The presence of Azorean companies at this event is a strategic opportunity to meet buyers from various markets, contributing to the consolidation of their operations and opening up new possibilities for commercial expansion. The Autonomous Region of the Azores has been participating in the fair since 2024, with a presence in the Azores Brand space, the largest at the event. Companies have highlighted the importance of the numerous meetings held in the Hosted Buyers space, which have generated business opportunities and bolstered the internationalisation process of Azores Brand-certified products. In the 2026 edition, the following companies and their respective brands will be featured at the Azores Brand stand: AgroMarienseCoop CRL, Azores Farm, Azores Jerky, AzorGhee, Boa Fruta, Celeiro da Terra, Conseran, Conservas Santa Catarina, Fábrica de Licores Mulher de Capote, Chá Gorreana, Insulac, SA, Lactaçores UCRL, Mel do Atlântico, Milhafre dos Açores, Moaçor, MPD - Bensaude Distribuição, Quinta das Três Cruzes, Quintal dos Açores, Sociedade Corretora and Yoçor. It should be noted that Azorean products were awarded the LFA Innovation prize in 2024 and 2025 for the Bananika and Bananika Chips innovations, developed by the Terceira-based company Loop Pursuit, reinforcing national and international recognition of the quality and creativity of the Azorean agrifood sector. The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, highlighted the importance of this participation in strengthening the competitiveness of Azorean products. "The presence of 20 Azorean companies at Lisbon Food Affair 2026 demonstrates, once again, the vitality, innovation capacity and quality of the Azorean agrifood sector. This is a strategic platform for boosting the visibility of the Azores brand, consolidating trade relations and unlocking new markets," he stressed. “The Regional Government of the Azores remains committed to supporting the internationalisation of our companies, promoting products that reflect the authenticity and excellence of what is produced in the archipelago. The distinctions achieved in recent years prove that the Azores have talent, creativity and an enormous potential on the national and international scene,” stated the government official.