Interest in organic farming grows in Latvia – over 24,000 hectares in transition
Interest in organic farming is rising in Latvian countryside, driven by desire to reduce reliance on external resources as prices for mineral fertilizers and plant protection products increase. Last year, more than 24,000 hectares began transitioning from conventional to organic methods.
In Latvian rural areas, there is a growing interest in organic farming. One of the main reasons is the desire to become less dependent on external resources, as prices for both mineral fertilizers and plant protection products continue to rise. Last year, over 24,000 hectares of agricultural land started the transition from conventional to organic farming methods.
While these figures indicate a positive trend, the question remains about the experience of farmers who have been practicing organic farming for many years. What are the advantages of such farming, and what challenges must be faced? These are the questions raised when discussing the sustainability of organic agriculture.
One example is the organic farm "Kaņepītes" in the Valmiera region, which prides itself on the diversity of its products. Although the source does not provide detailed information about the farm's production volume or product range, its example illustrates the overall trend of increasing interest in organic farming in Latvia.
