António Ventura highlights success of Azores Agricultural Fair 2026, calling it “a true showcase of the sector’s excellence and vitality” - Communication

Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Alimentação

The Azores Agricultural Fair 2026 closed at the Terceira Island Multisectoral Park, with an extremely positive outcome, establishing its position as the largest and most significant agricultural and livestock event in the Autonomous Region of the Azores.

Over the course of three days, the event brought together thousands of visitors, producers, associations and companies to celebrate the excellence of the Azorean rural world.

For the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Food, António Ventura, the assessment of this year’s event is clear: “The overall result is simple: it was a success that confirmed and bolstered agriculture both in the Region and abroad.” 

The Regional Secretary was keen to emphasise that the Azores Agricultural Fair “once again demonstrated the vitality, capacity for innovation and quality of the regional agricultural sector, serving as a true showcase for the excellence of Azorean agriculture and the work carried out daily by regional farmers and producers.”

This major event was the result of close cooperation and institutional partnership between the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Food, through the Regional Directorate for Agriculture, Veterinary Affairs and Food, and the Terceira Island Agrarian Development Service, the Azores Agricultural Federation and the Terceira Island Agricultural Association.

During the event, visitors had the opportunity to experience the diversity of regional production first-hand through a vast livestock exhibition featuring over 250 animals.

The competitions took centre stage, highlighting the outstanding work carried out by Azorean producers in the fields of genetic selection and animal improvement for dairy and meat production, as well as for horse, sheep and goat breeding.

Native breeds were also given a prominent place, with emphasis on their high agricultural, genetic and cultural value.

In addition to the exhibition itself, the Azores Fair 2026 stood out for its relevant technical and educational component.

The programme included workshops, talks, practical demonstrations and guided tastings to promote innovation, the adoption of good sustainability practices, agricultural technology and the transfer of knowledge.

The educational and interactive aspects of the event were enhanced by equestrian activities, dog demonstrations (including a demonstration by the canine unit of the Public Security Police) and competitions featuring vegetables, fruit, flowers, honey and floral arrangements.

The cultural and recreational components attracted hundreds of families and young people, providing opportunities for socialising that led to high public turnout.

More than just an exhibition, the Azores Fair 2026 established itself as the major event for regional agriculture, strengthening the ties between producers and consumers. It also highlighted the rural world as a fundamental element of the Azores’ identity and economy.