Latest news and stories about agriculture in environment in Portugal for expats and residents.
The government has updated the compensation scheme for livestock producers affected by Iberian wolf attacks to improve support and eligibility. Key changes include removing the progressive reduction of payments for multiple attacks and allowing compensation for missing animals, aiming for a better balance between species conservation and farm sustainability.
The Minister of Agriculture has announced the opening of applications for financial support to restore productive potential for farmers in Valpaços. The recent wildfire, which burned 13,800 hectares, caused significant damage to vineyards, olive groves, and almond orchards in the region.
Portugal is advocating for European Union funding to utilize livestock grazing as a strategic method for wildfire prevention, framing the initiative within the context of climate change mitigation during budget negotiations.
Ana Duarte of F. Rego suggests that establishing a catastrophe fund is essential to address the current challenges in the agricultural insurance market.
A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) indicates that by 2100, between one third and 50% of land currently suitable for grazing will lose its capacity due to rising temperatures, highlighting significant implications for agriculture and environmental sustainability.
Chestnut production is registering a decline in Valpaços due to heat and drought, but producers guarantee better fruit quality compared to last year, in an activity that is becoming increasingly less profitable.
The Confederation of Farmers of Portugal (CAP) and the National Federation of Irrigation Associations (Fenareg) discuss the establishment of a water rights market to address usage and management in the country.
Alqueva transformed agriculture in the Alentejo, but the population continues to shrink and age, and a large part of the wealth does not remain in the region, concludes a study by the University of Évora.
Animal breeders are desperate due to daily attacks by the Iberian wolf, which is killing goats, sheep, horses, and cows.
Support is intended for entities that own or manage hunting grounds, up to a limit of 2,000 euros per hunting area, in order to reduce agricultural and forestry losses and road accidents.
An analysis of how scientific advancements and innovation strategies contribute to Portugal's food security, national sovereignty, and economic competitiveness.
The Minister of Agriculture and Sea defended again this Tuesday in parliament a European reinsurance mechanism to address market failure, noting that farmers must contend with both climate change and pests. The statement came during a hearing at the Parliamentary Committee for National Resilience, Natural Disaster Prevention and Monitoring of the RRP.
Information regarding the confirmation of the Shamonda virus in Portugal and its potential health impact on bovine and ovine livestock.
ISAGRI introduces Sencrop technology in Portugal, aimed at providing agricultural solutions to combat climate-related obstacles.
The Order of Veterinarians has issued an alert regarding a virus currently impacting cattle populations across Portugal.
The new shipment includes 303 common bean samples, 18 cowpea samples, and 13 maize samples, intended to reinforce the safeguarding of plant genetic resources and the preservation of agricultural biodiversity.
José Manuel Fernandes spoke on the sidelines of a forum in Arcos de Valdevez, where breeders demanded the removal of the Iberian wolf. Compensation has already been tripled.
Portugal is once again permitted to export poultry products to the Japanese market following a period of restriction.
Portugal has contributed 334 varieties of national seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault located in Norway to help ensure food security.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault allows gene banks from various countries to deposit backup copies of their collections. More than 20 countries will participate in Tuesday's ceremony.
Portugal will deposit 334 more samples of national seeds at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway on Tuesday, bringing the number of Portuguese accessions conserved in the Arctic infrastructure to 1,861, the government announced.
Portugal has contributed an additional 334 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, designed to protect agricultural biodiversity in case of a global catastrophe.
Portugal contributes seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, a facility designed to secure the world's crop diversity.
Portugal has contributed an additional 334 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, further strengthening international efforts to preserve agricultural biodiversity.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has received an additional shipment of 334 seed varieties originating from Portugal to ensure agricultural biodiversity.
The new shipment includes 303 common bean accessions, 18 cowpea accessions, and 13 maize accessions, intended to strengthen the safeguarding of plant genetic resources and the preservation of agricultural biodiversity.
Portugal will deposit 334 additional samples of national seeds at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway on Tuesday, bringing the total number of Portuguese accessions stored in the Arctic facility to 1,861. The shipment, which includes varieties of common beans, cowpeas, and corn, aims to safeguard genetic plant resources and agricultural biodiversity. Managed by a partnership including Norway's Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the facility serves as an international safety backup to protect crop diversity against natural disasters, conflicts, or technical failures.
Portugal has added 334 new seed varieties to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located in Norway, to ensure long-term conservation.
Livestock farming is demonized in the name of the climate, payments are made to those who do not produce, and people consume products from the other side of the world with a clear conscience. And then we still wonder why the interior burns.
Portugal is sending an additional 334 seed samples to be preserved in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located in Norway, to ensure long-term agricultural biodiversity.
Portugal has sent a collection of native seeds to be stored in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway to ensure long-term preservation and genetic diversity.
Portugal has contributed local varieties of bean and corn seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, designed to protect agricultural biodiversity in the event of a global catastrophe.
