AHSA – Associação de Horticultores, Fruticultores e Floricultores dos Concelhos de Odemira e Aljezur was founded in 2004 by a group of companies operating in the Mira Irrigation Perimeter (PRM). In the 12 thousand hectares approved for agriculture in the PRM, 70% of this area is being used for agricultural purposes, 38% of which is dedicated to horticulture, and only 15.7% having some type of covered crop.
AHSA has about 40 associated companies. Due to their commitment to quality and efficiency, they have achieved a strong exporting side, operating in the national market, but also in the most demanding markets in Europe. They are successful companies that are governed by strict operational parameters, not only at the technical level but also at the environmental and social levels. They are certified by the most demanding references and committed to providing well-being to their employees and local communities, as well as to developing their activities based on the environmental sustainability of the territory.
Portugal, Nepal, India, Thailand, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Brazil
Spain, UK, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Italy and Norway
After finishing my education in Lisbon, the city where I’ve always lived, my wish has to be able to conciliate working in the area of agricultural production in companies that offer a good level of experience and learning, and at the same time living in a coastal region. I realized that it was on the Alentejo coast that I could find all these factors. The experience so far couldn’t have been better. I am very pleased to be able to work here, contribute to the growth of this region, and take advantage of all the good things it has to offer.
I came to Portugal in 2001 with a three-month job offer and decided to stay in Alentejo. I started by picking berries, but soon rose to the supervisor position and worked in several companies. At the moment I am at Alenbaga (…) I like living in Portugal! It has a good climate, it is safe and the people are friendly.
AHSA | Associação dos Horticultores,
Fruticultores e Floricultores dos Concelhos
de Odemira e Aljezur
Rua Engº Arantes e Oliveira, Nº 1 Odemira
7630-149 Odemira
PROJECT +BDMIRA
COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SWEET POTATOES
IN THE MIRA IRRIGATION PERIMETER
Research, technological development, and innovation.
PROJECT PDR2020 PROJOVEM RURAL
Conducting training/training actions
for young farmers in rural areas
in the areas of economics/ company management agriculture and production certification.
PROJECT MIGRAÇÃO LABORAL
Definition of a plan to develop future labor migration schemes to Portugal, based on a good management of labor migration, in order to quickly meet the existing demand in the labor market.
