Yorta is an agricultural company owned by Pedro Albuquerque and based in Caniço. The young entrepreneur believes that “vertical farming – the use of aeroponic towers in greenhouses to allow more plants per square metre (m²) is the way forward-. Currently, the site produces aromatic plants, basil, and micro greens. …
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Avian flu (HPAI) has been detected and confirmed in a domestic poultry farm and in birds in the D. Carlos I Urban Park, in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, in Leiria, the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV) announced today. The control measures include the inspection of the…
As in previous years, Câmara de Lobos will mark the beginning of 2025 with a sweet and special celebration. On the 5th of January in Praça da Autonomia, the stage will be set for everyone to join in the celebrations and have a slice of Bolo Rei, from what can…
Climate change is affecting the nation’s favourite hot beverage – coffee. If you can’t do without your coffee, then get ready to spend more on your daily intake. For the coming year, further increases are planned leaving many cafe owners wondering how to manage the situation, should they raise prices…
The Parish Council of Caniço started its ‘Christmas baskets’ operation this week, continuing an annual tradition. The Christmas baskets are purchased with Council funds, sponsorships from the padel courts, and donations from some of the local municipality’s partners. “With this synergy, the Parish Council demonstrates its solidarity spirit and counts…
The President of the Food Bank Against Hunger of Madeira (Banco Alimentar) has asked for more people to help join their Food Collection Campaign, which started on the 29th of November and runs until the 8th of December. This is the region’s 24th campaign and in global terms, there are…
With the arrival of Christmas, MadeiraShopping has several festive experiences prepared for the whole family, which include Father Christmas and the right amount of magic to thrill and entertain young ones. Father Christmas officially arrives on the 30th of November at 11:30 and has a “street” through the corridors of…
The Madeira Food Bank (Banco Alimentar) has confirmed that it will hold a new food collection ‘Saco Campaign’ from the 30th of November to the 1st of December throughout the island’s supermarkets. Between the 28th of November and the 8th of December, the ‘Ajuda Vale’ campaign will also take place,…
Engenhos do Norte, from Porto da Cruz, has launched two new rums in the regional and national markets. This is an expansion of their White brand, with a new range called Tropical. One of the great novelties is the use of bottles made with 100% recycled glass, a sustainable choice…
MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral (PSD) was one of those chosen to question the future European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, during his confirmation hearing, which took place today in Brussels, about POSEI and EAFRD. In his speech, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral highlighted “the importance of the agricultural sector in…
A study that analyzed different cases of the epidemic in Africa concluded that the new variant of monkeypox (Mpox) is transmitted mainly between humans, while the older version is transmitted mainly by animals. The study published Thursday in the Cell Journal shows that the disease follows different patterns. Several epidemics…
NEXT is preparing to “embark on a magical journey full of surprises this New Year’s Eve, with a New Year’s Eve party inspired by the enchanted world of “Wonka,” where every moment will be a sweet delight for the senses.” In a press release, the hotel also uses the iconic…
SESARAM’s Nutrition Service is currently carrying out a food study. The diagnosis of the food situation and nutritional status of the population of the Autonomous Region of Madeira is aimed at the adult population aged 18 to 65 years, and involves 600 people from all over the Region; all of…
The ADN Party – National Democratic Alternative, has alerted the Health and Regional Inspection Authorities to a “public health problem that needs urgent and effective intervention, whether in the commercial areas that package and sell eggs, the transport companies that deliver them and most importantly, egg farmers.” According to a…
The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) considers Madeira “as the champion of high prices.” This was their analysis after speaking to members of the public in Ribeira Brava which, according to the party, shared their concerns over increases in the cost of living.” Party leader, Ricardo Lume said that “throughout the…