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…
ZS Lauri: An organic farm where you can hear the bees buzzing
Publication date: 16.01.2026.
Founded more than 30 years ago in the Mežvidi parish of the Ludza district, the Lauri farm proves that organic farming is not only possible, but also promising. The farm primarily grows grain, but it also keeps bees and currently cares for 120…
Organic farming shows that green thinking pays off
Publication date: 12.12.2025.
The story of Jaunluntes farm shows that a farm's growth depends not on the initial amount of land but on the ability to think long-term and make well-considered decisions. Guntis Dišlers, the farm owner, started with four Hereford heifers and 10…