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Mário Araújo e Silva – Bio

Biographical Summary
Mário Araújo e Silva

Manager and consultant, with a professional career from the private sector (Quinta dos Moinhos Novos) to the top management of the Public Administration (DRAPN), with a passage also in the associative sector (ARDAL). Holder of knowledge and relationship with the agricultural / agro-industrial sector and Rural Development. Participated in the preparation and implementation of several applications for EU funds, focused on the identification, enhancement and promotion of local agri-food products, as well as the defence of built heritage and the implementation of a mountain tourism animation programme. Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, he is currently Manager Director of Eira do Penedo, where he is dedicated to the production of 100% organic products.

Biographical Summary
Mário Araújo e Silva

Manager and consultant, with a professional career from the private sector (Quinta dos Moinhos Novos) to the top management of the Public Administration (DRAPN), with a passage also in the associative sector (ARDAL). Holder of knowledge and relationship with the agricultural / agro-industrial sector and Rural Development. Participated in the preparation and implementation of several applications for EU funds, focused on the identification, enhancement and promotion of local agri-food products, as well as the defence of built heritage and the implementation of a mountain tourism animation programme. Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, he is currently Manager Director of Eira do Penedo, where he is dedicated to the production of 100% organic products.

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