Farmers' Assembly evaluates 2018 in agriculture

As every year, this year too, the association "Zemnieku Saeima" evaluated the outgoing – 2018, summarized the most important events of the year in agriculture in 11 nominations and outlined the challenges of the industry for the next year – 2019!

The satisfaction of the year. After more than two years of work, the association "Farmers' Council" is publishing a book about farmers and agriculture on the occasion of Latvia's centennial: "Strength Bread"!

Annual harvest. Atypical drought.

Again in joint struggle! Farmers in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are not going to accept the lowest direct payments in Europe. We are actively working in the European and Latvian “cabinets”, again organizing protests in Brussels.

Chaos of the year. Tax reform in practical life.

The positive news of the year. The reduced VAT on fruits and vegetables typical of Latvia brought benefits instead of the predicted losses – and for everyone, both the budget and the population!

The challenge for the coming years. Align production and environmental requirements.

Surprise of the year.  Sharp fluctuations in grain prices.

Works for the coming years.  Find the best solution for Latvia for renewable energy production! Wind, bioenergy, water, …?

Next year's loss. The total area payment for Latvian farmers will decrease – there will no longer be ADSI and ADI payments.

The little pleasure of the year. More about some repaired road sections!

Loss of the year. The state did not seize the opportunity to purchase approximately 170,000 ha of LIZ and forest land from foreign investors.

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