soil analysis
Here are some specific reasons why soil analysis is so important for organic farms:Soil nutrient management:Soil analysis helps organic farmers understand the nutrient levels in their soil, which is essential for proper soil nutrient management.By understanding the nutrient content of the soil, farmers can make informed decisions on which organic fertilisers and soil amendments to use to [...]
Biodynamic farming
Main principles of biodynamic farming: maintaining soil fertility: biodynamic farming places great importance on soil health. Closed-loop farming: Farms strive for self-sufficiency by integrating crop and livestock production. Animal manure is used as fertiliser, thus facilitating nutrient cycling and reducing the need for external inputs. [...]
20 years of organic farming
Biodynamic farming did not really take root in Latvia, but it paved the way for a new sector - organic farming. The new wave was also perceived by STC's long-standing employee O. Gabrāne, who gathered specialists around her and created a team of organic farming experts. Farmers from near and far were approached during the training. They were introduced to the basic requirements of this [...]
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The Certification and Testing Centre (STC) is an accredited training institution offering a wide range of training courses for professionals in a variety of industries. The training is designed using a knowledge-based approach that includes theoretical and practical sessions. Professional development programme "Fundamentals of organic farming" (160 hours) This programme provides a solid knowledge base on the basic principles of organic farming. The [...]
International School Feeding Day
Serving more than 50 million EU children every day and providing up to 50% of their energy, school meals have a major impact on children's health, farmers' work and the environment. Organic school meals are a powerful policy tool, aligned with the EU's Agriculture 2040 vision, and contribute to the sustainability of the European agri-food system, its competitiveness and [...]
STC participates in MOLDAGROTECH 12.03.2025 - 15.03.2025
Certification and Testing Centre Ltd. participates in MOLDAGROTECH (Spring) 2025! From 12 to 15 March in Chisinau, Moldova, Moldexpo International Exhibition Centre will host the 45th International Specialized Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for the Agroindustrial Sector - MOLDAGROTECH (spring) 2025. STC - your trusted partner in certification and testing - invites you to visit our booth, where we will present our wide range of certification and quality [...]
STC Organic Customer Survey
STC customer survey on cooperation in 2024 In order to improve the quality of services of SIA "Sertifikācijas un testēšanas centrs", we are conducting the annual STC organic customer survey on mutual cooperation in 2024. Please get involved in improving the quality of STC's services by completing the questionnaire by 1 March 2025. It will only take a few minutes of your time. The survey is anonymous and the data collected will be used [...]
STC is re-certified as AAA, the highest level of creditworthiness!
STC is re-certified as AAA, the highest level of creditworthiness! We are proud to announce that we have once again received the international AAA® certificate confirming compliance with the HIGHEST creditworthiness level AAA, which was created in cooperation with Dun & Bradstreet Latvia , SIA. We are proud of this achievement because only 6.5% of Latvian companies meet the highest creditworthiness level AAA and we are one of [...]
Support for participation in food quality schemes
Support for participation in food quality schemes IMPORTANT INFORMATION! From 28 February to 28 March 2025, the LAD is accepting applications for the support measure "Support for participation in food quality schemes". The objective of the aid is to encourage participation of agricultural producers and food processors in food quality schemes, thereby facilitating the production, processing and processing of quality food products and their access to the retail market. Make sure [...]
STC Green Leaf Talks in Latvian cities
We invite organic farmers and other interested parties to "Green Leaf" talks in several Latvian cities. Topics included in the programme. 21.03.2025.
