Ludmila Peculeviča's path to success in cheese making
Publication date: 22.05.2026.
Ludmila Peculeviča launched her business in the parish of Kalnieši, in the municipality of Krāslava, in November 2020. After completing an online cheese-making course, she began producing her first cheeses and soon gained her first customers. The…
The key to the success of 'Ābolkalni' Farm: Targeted investments and family collaboration
Publication date: 20.03.2026.
Located in Piltene Parish, Ventspils Municipality, "Ābolkalni" Farm began operations in 1994 with less than 100 cows and a single tractor. Over the course of thirty years, the farm has evolved into a modern family business, now managed by Artis…
The success story of “Larbūzs”: a bold experiment that became a brand
Publication date: 06.03.2026.
The farm's history dates back to 2018, when the first 200 quince seedlings were planted. However, most of its development has been thanks to targeted investment. Seizing the opportunities presented by the Small Farm (MLS) project, the farm purchased…
Innovation in Gardening: Jānis' journey into modern salad and herb cultivation
Publication date: 18.02.2026.
Jānis Birzkalns' farming journey in the Saulkrasti municipality did not begin in the fields, but rather with engineering solutions in heating and plumbing, a field in which he has been successfully working since 2014. However, in 2020, a new passion…
Family business in Ugāle creates the most colorful gardens in Latvia
Publication date: 18.02.2026.
In June 2022, SIA "FlosFloret", a new family business, was founded in Ugāle parish. The company was established with the aim of enhancing the beauty of Latvian gardens by offering a diverse selection of plants, ranging from annual summer flowers and…
Agnese Smilga Spalviņa: How support for small farms helped supports entering the European market
Publication date: 29.01.2026.
Agnese is a beekeeper in the Sigulda region of Inčukalns, currently caring for over 300 bee colonies. Thanks to support for small rural businesses, her company, SIA Smilga Spalviņa, has experienced a significant technological breakthrough and has…