Training for those responsible for playgrounds and recreation grounds
Cabinet Regulation No 18 "Safety Regulations for Playgrounds and Recreation Grounds" stipulates that owners or legal possessors are responsible for installed playgrounds and recreation grounds The aim of the training is to provide information on the obligations of manufacturers, importers and distributors of playground equipment or other activity equipment, as well as the obligations and requirements of the owner or legal possessor of a public playground or recreation [...]
Procedure for the separation of organic production updated
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! This year, in order to make more efficient the procedure for ensuring the separation of organic production when the same type of variety is produced simultaneously in fields of different status (1PP, 2PP, 3PP and organic), we have ensured that the separation of production of different statuses can be documented for operators who are not high-risk. In cases where separation is necessary, the operator sends [...]
Authorisation for the introduction of non-organic animals into a herd
We would like to draw the attention of organic livestock farmers! It may take more than 1 month to obtain a permit for the introduction of non-organic animals into the herd if the application is submitted after the 25th of the month!!! The introduction of non-organic animals into the herd is subject to authorisation from the Competent Authority (PVD) as set out in Annex II, Part II, point 1.3.4.4 of Regulation (EC) 2018/848, which is required from the first [...]
Seminar on "Diseases and pests of fruit trees, berry plants"
Receive news by e-mail Sign up for news "STC Professional Development Centre" in cooperation with the State Plant Protection Service (SPPS) organises a 4-hour seminar "Diseases and pests of fruit trees, berries. At the end you will receive a CERTIFICATE of participation in the 4-hour seminar, as well as training materials. Time: 06.06.2024Venue: online platform ZOOMDuration: 10:00-14:00Participation [...]
Seminar "Tillage technologies" 16.04.2024.
Soil technology - 16.04.2024. Well-prepared soil is the basis for optimum yields. 16.04.2024.Duration: 10:00-13:00Venue: online platform ZOOMLecturer.
STC goes to the SPRING 2024 agricultural fair
AS THE 2024 SEASON BEGINS, FARMERS AND ENTREPRENEURS MEET AT THE 32nd INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS EXHIBITION SPRING 2024 Find out what's hot and choose in one place! Machinery and equipment for different needs, technologies and services for more productive and efficient work, consultations, solutions for fields and forests, seminars and discussions, exchange of experience and expansion of knowledge. During the fair, the AGRICULTURE FORUM 2024! This year, with even more [...]
STC will participate in the organic food fair BIOFACH 2024
STC will participate in the international organic food fair "Biofach 2024"- Germany Hall 4A, Stand 214 This year STC will again participate in the international organic food fair - BIOFACH 2024, which will take place from 13 to 16 February 2024 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, GERMANY. For the first time, the STC stand will feature the composition "Green Fingers" by renowned artist Dzintra Vilks (see image below). The artwork "Green [...]
Guidelines for the use of STC certification marks
stc GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE stc Certification marks Download the guidelines The certification marks developed by STC may be used by organic operators, business partners and/or members who have an agreement with STC for the certification of organic products. In addition to the terms of the contract, the guidelines for the use of the certification marks "STC organic", "STC organic" may be used in the labelling (labels, stickers, etc.) of products certified organic by STC; "Approved by STC [...]
40h refresher training programme for farmers
BEGIN 13.11.2025 40h further training programme "Production, processing and labelling of organic agricultural products" 🗓️ 13,20,27 November and 4,11 December New procedure for granting aid for the implementation of commitments 2023-20232027 programming period (Cabinet Decision No 197, 18.04.2023) requires farmers who have applied for one of the aid schemes and have made the new five-year commitment to undergo additional training courses in agriculture and food [...].
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 [...]
