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Traditional dryland olive groves: what the numbers hide — and why northern olive oil has never been fairly priced
A technical report published in Agroportal reveals that olive oil production costs in Portugal range from €2.5 to over €12 per litre. The traditional dryland groves of Trás-os-Montes are the most expensive to run — and the least supported. Here's what that means for producers, buyers and visitors.

Azeite a Norte Blog
3 days ago3 min read


Bragança aerodrome moves forward with 32 million euro modernisation plan
Bragança Municipality has unveiled a 32 million euro plan to modernise its aerodrome. The Transmontane northeast is getting closer.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jul 211 min read


CIM Terras de Trás-os-Montes becomes Portugal's first intermunicipal community with a Climate Action Plan
CIM Terras de Trás-os-Montes has launched Portugal's first intermunicipal Climate Action Plan. Discover the link between climate resilience and traditional olive groves.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jul 162 min read


Olive Oil — Symbol of the Mediterranean Diet and Portuguese Food Identity
Olive oil is one of the most emblematic elements of the Mediterranean Diet, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Ana Helena Pinto e Mariana Coelho Silva
Jul 32 min read


Treasures of the North: Lebução — The Village of the Hidden Treasure
Few people know, but Lebução was once the seat of a municipality. When the Castle of Monforte de Rio Livre, the fortress that defended these lands against Castile for centuries, became depopulated at the beginning of the 19th century, the administration was transferred to Lebução. In 1836, the town formally became the capital of the municipality of Monforte de Rio Livre — and remained so until 1853, when the municipality was dissolved and the territory integrated into Valpaço

Azeite a Norte
Jun 274 min read


Bragança launches its first Agricultural Fair — four days of innovation, tradition and regional produce
The Bragança Agricultural Fair (FAB) takes place from 18 to 21 June 2026 at the Quinta do IEFP. Four days dedicated to agricultural innovation, native breeds, honey, bread and Transmontana traditions.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jun 182 min read


Treasures of the North: Favaios, the Village of Muscatel
Favaios, the Moscatel village in Alijó: houses with coats of arms, PR14 trail, viewpoint overlooking the Douro wine region and tasting at the Cooperative Winery.

Azeite a Norte Blog
Jun 143 min read
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