2.1.1. Agricultural chains, a fundamental pillar of the regional economy
2.1.1.1. Milk and meat, high added value
Agricultural activity in the Autonomous Region of the Azores is a key sector of
the economy and is a decisive factor for generating income for the local
population.
Over the course of recent years this sector has shown relative stability in terms
of production, due to investment in modernisation and the restructuring of the
production chain.