40h refresher training programme for farmers

40h refresher training programme "Production, processing and labelling of organic agricultural products" The new procedure for granting aid for the implementation of commitments for the programming period 2023-2027 (Cabinet Decision No 197, 18.04.2023) provides that farmers who have applied for one of the forms of aid and have accepted the new five-year commitment must additionally attend refresher training courses in agriculture and food production. Within the framework of these provisions, "STC in further training [...]

List of species to be included in the general permit in 2024

List of species for which a general authorisation to use conventionally sourced seed for organic production has been granted in 2024 A new entry "Grass seed mixtures" has been added to the authorisation list. As a reminder, the use of non-organic seed of these species (including grass seed mixtures) must be recorded in the VAAD register 'Record of conventional propagating material used in organic production under general authorisation'. List of species Organic farming in Latvia [...]