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He factors out that the proportion of spring sowing in Latvia this yr is increased than in different years, as a result of winter sowing was significantly affected by frost.
“This yr, the start of sowing work was delayed virtually throughout Latvia by the moisture brought on by autumn and winter precipitation,” notes Ozols.
He additionally explains that at the moment the climate situations are considerably totally different in several components of Latvia, for instance, there’s drought on the Barkava aspect, whereas in Zemgale there was precipitation in Might. The agronomist mentions that in comparison with spring a yr in the past, this yr’s climate situations are extra favorable, as final yr’s crops had been broken by a protracted drought.
“If there’s precipitation in Might, it’s already half the victory. In drought, summer time crops don’t germinate and it’s troublesome for crops sown or transplanted later. Nonetheless, the place the winter crops have overwintered nicely, the state of affairs is sweet in the meanwhile,” says Ozols.
He additionally feedback that the frosts initially of Might didn’t have a huge impact on the volumes. They affected the rapeseed crops somewhat extra, and in some locations the seed pods weren’t thrown away, nonetheless, as Ozols factors out, the rapeseed is ready to compensate for this, so it’s unlikely to have a huge impact on the harvest.
On the similar time, the agronomist provides that at the moment no elevated exercise of pests has been noticed, which can change as a result of heat climate, as a result of then bugs reproduce quicker.
Ozols reminds that in recent times the altering climate situations are one of many greatest challenges for farmers. Though they can’t be straight influenced, farmers can insure their crops towards climate harm.
“In fact, with a view to name a yr profitable, one should hope for good climate situations throughout harvesting. Lately, through the harvest in August, the climate has been dry, however there have been occasions when it was unimaginable to reap attributable to heavy and extended rains, therefore the season’s evaluation there’s nonetheless a protracted solution to go,” emphasizes Ozols.
It has already been introduced that “Latraps” within the monetary yr, which lasted from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, labored with a turnover of 339.133 million euros, which is 13.2% greater than the yr earlier than, whereas the cooperative’s revenue decreased by 26.7% and was 2.73 million euros.
“Latraps” was registered in 2000. The cooperative has virtually 1200 members.
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