LATVIAAssociation 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 – 0.702804 LVL

• Founded on 18th November, 1918

• 2004 – EU member

Latvia in brief

• Area: 64 589 km2

• 494 km coast line – the Baltic Sea

• Population – 2 217 969

• 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 - 9 821 €

Agriculture – key indicators

• Agriculture makes 3,6% of GDP• Utilised agricultural area - 1815.9 (thousand hectares)

– Arable land – 1158.0– Permanent crops – 6.6– Meadows and pastures – 651.2

* Central Statistical of Latvia data (2011)

Area under principal agricultural crops

80%

14%

5%

1%

Cereals

Rape

Potatoes

Vegetables

Agriculture – key indicators

* Central Statistical of Latvia data (2011)

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Agriculture – key indicators

* Central Statistical of Latvia data (2010)

Agricultural machinery in all types of farms (thousands)

52.5

28.5 27.7 26.6

17.412.9

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Potato harvesters

Agriculture – Education

*Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Latvia

* Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Latvia (2011)

2010-2011. training in agricultural occupations were enrolled 410 students, in general, these education programs enrolling almost 1,600 students.

Agriculture - Education(number of students in agriculture programs)

128 72

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Gardener;nurserygrower;park gardener

Veterinary assistant

Wood working

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Forestry tehnician;forestrymachinery mechanic

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Apiculturist

Number of agricultural holdings,thsd

* Central Statistical of Latvia data (2012)

140.8

113.4104.9

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The new combine harvesters over the years.

* Statistical of State Technical Supervision Agency (2009- 2012)

Most popular combine harvester brands % (2009)

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Most popular combine harvester brands % (2011)

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* Statistical of State Technical Supervision Agency (2009-2012)

The new tractors over the years

Most popular tractor brands % (2011)

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NEW HOLLAND

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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.

Thank you for your attention!