LATVIA Association of agricultural machinery manufacturers and dealers (LTRTA) CLIMMAR congress in Denmark. Riga, Latvia, 11th October 2012

Latvia in brief Republic of Latvia – Lettland (DE), Lettonie (FR). Capital – Riga Currency – Lats (LVL) 1 EUR – LVL Founded on 18th November, – EU member

Latvia in brief Area: km km coast line – the Baltic Sea Population – Ethnic groups- 59,5% Latvian, 27,4% Russian, 13,1% other minority groups.

Latvia in brief Inflation – 1,7% (2012) Unemployment – 11.8% (2012) GDP – 22,1 € billion GDP per capita €

Agriculture – key indicators Agriculture makes 3,6% of GDP Utilised agricultural area (thousand hectares) –Arable land – –Permanent crops – 6.6 –Meadows and pastures – * Central Statistical of Latvia data (2011)

Agriculture – key indicators * Central Statistical of Latvia data (2011)

Agriculture – key indicators * Central Statistical of Latvia data (2010)

Agriculture – Education *Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Latvia*Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Latvia * Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Latvia (2011) training in agricultural occupations were enrolled 410 students, in general, these education programs enrolling almost 1,600 students training in agricultural occupations were enrolled 410 students, in general, these education programs enrolling almost 1,600 students.

Number of agricultural holdings,thsd * Central Statistical of Latvia data (2012)

The new combine harvesters over the years. * Statistical of State Technical Supervision Agency ( )

The new tractors over the years

Association of agricultural machinery manufacturers and dealers (LTRTA) Unites 25 Latvian agricultural machinery manufacturers, dealers and service providers Value – quality

Association of agricultural machinery manufacturers and dealers (LTRTA) Main objectives –Improving the quality of the technical support and service in Latvian Republic –Defending the interests of its members –Representation of its members in the negotiations in all the institutions and organizations where the interests of the members are affected Activities - focused on discussions and collaboration with the state authorities and arranging different issues in the sector.

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