Programme Highlights:

• Progress in the development of the Horticulture Sector Strategy

• Assessment of the potential impact of apple orchard system components; mechanized canopy formation

• Apple hybrids and new cultivars in the early stages of production

• Apple scab races

• Evaluation of strawberry cultivars

• Insights from international events

• Processing of Japanese quince – from history to present

• Efficiency of nutrient uptake in vegetable crops

• Current issues in plant protection, and more

Q&A and Discussions:
Participants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance to allow speakers to prepare responses.
Please send questions to: edgars.rubauskis@lbtu.lv

Recently, our researchers also shared their insights at the conference “Balanced Agriculture”. You can view the conference theses, as well as recordings of the plenary session and the Horticulture section.

Please note:

• The event may be recorded and photographed.

• By participating, you agree to the processing of personal data.

• The Information Day “Spring 2025” is organized within the framework of the following projects:

  • “Horticultural breeding programme for the development of breeding material to promote the implementation of conventional, integrated, and organic crop production technologies”

  • “Scientifically grounded solutions for a sustainable food system to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal (GreenAgroRes)”, project No. VPP-ZM-VRIIILA-2024/1-0002

  • “Optimization of fertilization for widely cultivated field vegetables in Latvia to support sustainable technologies”