Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Fisheries Nuno Maciel has emphasised the importance of strengthening the connection between Madeira’s producers and consumers by supporting regional produce and encouraging healthier, more sustainable diets. Speaking at the presentation of Funchal Food Week, the Regional Secretary said that choosing locally produced food contributes to…
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Madeira residents are being invited to participate in a study examining the population’s fish-consumption habits and its understanding of aquaculture and the use of fish by-products. The research is being conducted through Aquafish0.0, a project in which ARDITI, the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation, is…
The Madeira branch of the environmental association Quercus has warned of the Region’s heavy dependence on imported food and its vulnerability in the event of a global food crisis. The association argues that climate change, international conflicts and an anticipated decline in the production of essential crops could worsen food…
A lemon with a particularly unusual appearance has been harvested from the garden of José Pereira dos Reis in the Levada do Cavalo area and is now expected to undergo laboratory analysis at GESBA. The fruit immediately attracted attention because of its size and, above all, its extraordinary shape. It…
Madeira and the Azores could lose some of their power to decide how European funding is spent under a proposed overhaul of the European Union’s long-term budget. The changes are part of the European Commission’s proposed Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034. However, the plans remain under negotiation and have not…
Eight Madeira wine companies have already received and processed 515 tonnes of grapes from 268 winegrowers since this year’s harvest began on the 24th of August, according to the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries. “The harvest is currently progressing as expected, and the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts…
The shortage of workers continues to be one of the main challenges facing Madeira’s grape producers. In Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, 57-year-old João Figueira is preparing to harvest around 20,000 kilograms of grapes, but admits that finding people willing and available to do the work is becoming increasingly difficult.…
The Grape and Farmers’ Festival in Porto da Cruz will not take place this year, the local Casa do Povo has announced. In a social media post, the organisation’s management explained that a lack of funding and public support had made it impossible to hold the event “with its usual…
The PS-Madeira has defended the use of controlled grazing as a complementary measure for land use planning and fire risk reduction in the region. During the traditional Shearing Festival held last Sunday in Terreiros, the President of the Madeiran socialists announced that the party will submit a proposal to the…
The Period of submission of requests for payment of support for beekeeping, within the scope of the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy (PEPAC Madeira), is open. Beneficiaries must submit the respective payment requests through the IFAP Portal: www.ifap.pt, before the 31st of July 2026. According to a press…
The CDU criticised the operation of the Santo da Serra Market, blaming the Municipality of Santa Cruz for the problems that, according to the party, continue to affect traders and customers despite the recent improvement works. During a contact action with vendors and visitors to the market, the coalition claims…
A recent landslide in the Silveira area of Boaventura struck a vehicle carrying six tourists, leaving at least three seriously injured. The injured are being taken to Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital for treatment. Regional Road 101 is closed to traffic. At the scene are 20 operatives from the Volunteer Firefighters…
The Regional Government of Madeira made it clear that “the creation of the future D. Carlos Marine Nature Reserve will only move forward if the continuity of regional fishing is fully guaranteed.” The position was reaffirmed by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, which classifies it as an…
On the 15th of May, the Regional Authority for Economic Activities (ARAE) carried out an inspection at the Farmers’ Market as part of its consumer protection work, identifying four administrative offences linked to the use of the complaints book system. The operation, named Operation Real Value, covered several areas of…
The Regional Directorate for Fisheries joins the European control and surveillance mission that takes place this month under the Joint Use Plan (JDP) of the European Union for the Western Waters. According to a press release, “Operation OP#10 will take place in sub-area 2 of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)…