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Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government boosts investment in agricultural infrastructure
Regional Government boosts investment in agricultural infrastructure
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Regional Government allocates €133.7 million to boost regional agricultural production
Regional Government allocates €133.7 million to boost regional agricultural production
Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação
Azorean Government to boost economic value of Azorean wines
Azorean Government to boost economic value of Azorean wines
November 7, 2026
Regional Government boosts investment in agricultural infrastructure
November 6, 2026
Regional Government allocates €133.7 million to boost regional agricultural production
November 3, 2026
Azorean Government to boost economic value of Azorean wines
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Nota de Imprensa
November 7, 2026
Regional Government boosts investment in agricultural infrastructure
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, highlighted the launch of the works to upgrade the PECA Road in the parish of Ponta Garça, São Miguel Island. This project is of great importance for improving traffic conditions and accessibility for agricultural vehicles, thereby supporting farmers’ activities and enhancing rural areas. The works contract was awarded for the price of €582,656.55, plus VAT at the legal rate in force. It is part of a series of four projects on agricultural roads on different islands of the archipelago, representing a total investment of €1,657,500.00. During his visit to the site, António Ventura emphasised that “the completion of this and other ongoing investments, namely the Carregadouro Road on the island of Pico, whose work has already been awarded, the Tinchais project on the island of Terceira, which is currently in the tendering phase, and the Pau Pique project on the island of São Jorge, whose tender has already been published in the Official Journal. These projects demonstrate our ability to turn plans into reality and to respond, in a tangible manner, to the needs of farmers and rural communities.” At the same time, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through IROA, S.A., invited six companies to conduct the preliminary studies that will form the basis for the final implementation plans for the future construction projects involving reservoirs on the islands of São Jorge and Graciosa. This project preparation phase represents an investment of €47,000.00, plus VAT at the legal rate in force. It is a necessary step towards the implementation of this infrastructure, which is essential for improving water availability and supporting agricultural activity. Together, these initiatives reflect the Azorean Government’s commitment to modernising agricultural infrastructure, improving accessibility, increasing water storage capacity and creating better conditions for agricultural activity across all islands. Investing in infrastructure means investing in the future of agriculture in the Azores.
November 7, 2026
Regional Government boosts investment in agricultural infrastructure
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, highlighted the launch of the works to upgrade the PECA Road in the parish of Ponta Garça, São Miguel Island. This project is of great importance for improving traffic conditions and accessibility for agricultural vehicles, thereby supporting farmers’ activities and enhancing rural areas. The works contract was awarded for the price of €582,656.55, plus VAT at the legal rate in force. It is part of a series of four projects on agricultural roads on different islands of the archipelago, representing a total investment of €1,657,500.00. During his visit to the site, António Ventura emphasised that “the completion of this and other ongoing investments, namely the Carregadouro Road on the island of Pico, whose work has already been awarded, the Tinchais project on the island of Terceira, which is currently in the tendering phase, and the Pau Pique project on the island of São Jorge, whose tender has already been published in the Official Journal. These projects demonstrate our ability to turn plans into reality and to respond, in a tangible manner, to the needs of farmers and rural communities.” At the same time, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through IROA, S.A., invited six companies to conduct the preliminary studies that will form the basis for the final implementation plans for the future construction projects involving reservoirs on the islands of São Jorge and Graciosa. This project preparation phase represents an investment of €47,000.00, plus VAT at the legal rate in force. It is a necessary step towards the implementation of this infrastructure, which is essential for improving water availability and supporting agricultural activity. Together, these initiatives reflect the Azorean Government’s commitment to modernising agricultural infrastructure, improving accessibility, increasing water storage capacity and creating better conditions for agricultural activity across all islands. Investing in infrastructure means investing in the future of agriculture in the Azores.
Nota de Imprensa
November 6, 2026
Regional Government allocates €133.7 million to boost regional agricultural production
In 2027, the Government of the Azores will allocate €133.7 million to agriculture with a view to increasing regional agricultural production, boosting farmers’ income and creating the conditions for a more modern, sustainable and competitive agricultural sector. “A Region’s wealth is also measured by its capacity to produce food for domestic consumption and export. In increasing our agrifood production, as has been happening progressively, we are strengthening our autonomy,” stated the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, before the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, during the hearings on the Region’s Plan and Budget proposals for 2027. The investment planned for 2027 will focus public intervention in agriculture on boosting production capacity through direct income support, the modernisation of agricultural holdings, improvements to agricultural infrastructure, sustainability and the promotion of regional produce. One of the priorities is to safeguard farmers’ income by ensuring that POSEI support is provided without cuts or apportionments. This will be achieved by allocating €21.8 million, 13% more than in 2026, representing an increase of €2.4 million. “Supporting farmers means supporting all Azoreans, so that they can have access to affordable food and greater availability of regional produce,” stated António Ventura. Funding for investment in agricultural holdings, young farmers, forestry and the LEADER programme totals €25.8 million, representing a 50% increase – equivalent to an additional €8.7 million compared with the previous year. This increase is intended to stimulate the modernisation of agricultural holdings, promote generational renewal and strengthen the sector’s response to economic, environmental and production challenges. Investment in agricultural infrastructure is also significant, with €21 million earmarked for the improvement of agricultural roads, water supply and electrification, creating better conditions for agricultural activity across all islands. The €133.7 million allocated to agriculture in 2027 comprises €53.8 million from the Regional Budget, €59.6 million from EU funds and €20.3 million from the National Budget. Regarding the environment, sustainability, organic farming and agroforestry will have an allocation of €17.6 million, 36% more than in 2026. Food safety and plant and animal health have an allocation of €4.9 million, whilst investment in animal welfare is set to rise by 44%, reaching €2.6 million. The Plan also allocates €4.9 million to community projects under the LIFE and Azores 2030 programmes. It includes new initiatives involving precision farming, digitalisation, agrotechnology, carbon farming, nutrition in the agrifood sector, food waste reduction and the internationalisation of Azorean dairy products. Measures are also planned to address the specific characteristics and productive potential of the islands, including trials of legumes on Graciosa, the production diversity of the "fajãs" of São Jorge, the protection, classification and promotion of the olive groves and olives of Porto Martins, and the revival of fig cultivation on the island of Pico. According to António Ventura, “Azorean agriculture must continue to establish itself as a strategic pillar of the regional economy and food self-sufficiency.” “We want a more modern, sustainable and competitive agricultural sector, capable of meeting the Region’s food needs, adding value to our products and seizing new opportunities in the markets. Investing in agriculture is investing in the future of the Azores, in the vitality of our islands and in our ability to produce more and better,” he concluded.
November 6, 2026
Regional Government allocates €133.7 million to boost regional agricultural production
In 2027, the Government of the Azores will allocate €133.7 million to agriculture with a view to increasing regional agricultural production, boosting farmers’ income and creating the conditions for a more modern, sustainable and competitive agricultural sector. “A Region’s wealth is also measured by its capacity to produce food for domestic consumption and export. In increasing our agrifood production, as has been happening progressively, we are strengthening our autonomy,” stated the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, before the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, during the hearings on the Region’s Plan and Budget proposals for 2027. The investment planned for 2027 will focus public intervention in agriculture on boosting production capacity through direct income support, the modernisation of agricultural holdings, improvements to agricultural infrastructure, sustainability and the promotion of regional produce. One of the priorities is to safeguard farmers’ income by ensuring that POSEI support is provided without cuts or apportionments. This will be achieved by allocating €21.8 million, 13% more than in 2026, representing an increase of €2.4 million. “Supporting farmers means supporting all Azoreans, so that they can have access to affordable food and greater availability of regional produce,” stated António Ventura. Funding for investment in agricultural holdings, young farmers, forestry and the LEADER programme totals €25.8 million, representing a 50% increase – equivalent to an additional €8.7 million compared with the previous year. This increase is intended to stimulate the modernisation of agricultural holdings, promote generational renewal and strengthen the sector’s response to economic, environmental and production challenges. Investment in agricultural infrastructure is also significant, with €21 million earmarked for the improvement of agricultural roads, water supply and electrification, creating better conditions for agricultural activity across all islands. The €133.7 million allocated to agriculture in 2027 comprises €53.8 million from the Regional Budget, €59.6 million from EU funds and €20.3 million from the National Budget. Regarding the environment, sustainability, organic farming and agroforestry will have an allocation of €17.6 million, 36% more than in 2026. Food safety and plant and animal health have an allocation of €4.9 million, whilst investment in animal welfare is set to rise by 44%, reaching €2.6 million. The Plan also allocates €4.9 million to community projects under the LIFE and Azores 2030 programmes. It includes new initiatives involving precision farming, digitalisation, agrotechnology, carbon farming, nutrition in the agrifood sector, food waste reduction and the internationalisation of Azorean dairy products. Measures are also planned to address the specific characteristics and productive potential of the islands, including trials of legumes on Graciosa, the production diversity of the "fajãs" of São Jorge, the protection, classification and promotion of the olive groves and olives of Porto Martins, and the revival of fig cultivation on the island of Pico. According to António Ventura, “Azorean agriculture must continue to establish itself as a strategic pillar of the regional economy and food self-sufficiency.” “We want a more modern, sustainable and competitive agricultural sector, capable of meeting the Region’s food needs, adding value to our products and seizing new opportunities in the markets. Investing in agriculture is investing in the future of the Azores, in the vitality of our islands and in our ability to produce more and better,” he concluded.