Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Farming in Latvia
In agriculture, it is becoming increasingly important not only what a farm does, but also how precisely it is able to use the resources available to it. Soil, water, fertilisers, fuel, plant protection products, machinery and labour are all resources whose efficiency of use directly affects both farm costs and its long-term sustainability. Today, farmers have access to an increasingly broad range of data and technologies – GPS systems, soil analyses, satellite imagery, sensor
Carbon Credits in Latvia: Money for Carbon Sequestration – Do Farmers Know About It?
From Climate Policy to a New Opportunity for Farmers Reducing carbon emissions and increasing carbon sequestration are increasingly becoming practical issues for business and agriculture. The European Union is developing a common approach to certifying carbon removals, companies are facing a growing need to understand their climate impact, while farmers and forest owners are increasingly being offered opportunities to create not only environmental but also economic value thro
Energy independence in rural areas: How renewable energy sources can strengthen Latvian farms
In recent years, energy prices have become one of the most important factors affecting the competitiveness of agricultural holdings. Grain drying, milk cooling, ventilation systems, lighting, storage and other production processes require significant amounts of energy, meaning that fluctuations in electricity or fuel prices have a direct impact on production costs. Therefore, the issue of renewable energy in agriculture is no longer merely a matter of environmental policy. It
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