Was war die Herausforderung/das angegangene Problem??
In Latvia, one of the main sources of greenhouse gases (GHG) is agriculture, which accounts for 24% of all national GHG emissions. Latvia is the country with the second largest proportion of agricultural GHG emissions in the European Union.
Wie hast du das Problem gelöst?
With a help of CRAFT LIFE project in five years period many partners such as Latvian nature fond, advisory service and scientists have learned to reduce the amount of GHG emissions from agricultural production. The project practically tested and demonstrated three different methods that allow reducing CO2 and other GHG emissions – Direktsaat, biochar incorporation into the soil and controlled drainage.
Was ist in Ihrem Praxisfall innovativ?
The LIFE CRAFT project will practically test and demonstrate three different methods that have so far been little used in Latvia – no-tillage, biochar incorporation into the soil and controlled drainage, which allow to reduce CO2 and other GHG emissions, introduce them to Latvian farmers and collect practical recommendations for the application of these methods directly in Latvia conditions. One of the projects goal was creating an easy accessible and understandable a guide (hand-book) for farmers “Practices to mitigate climate change”, what was successful.
Was sind die Erfolgsfaktoren bei der Lösung des Problems?
One of the main success factors was – realizing that we really have such a problem to deal with. Also cooperation between the parties involved was crucial.
Unerwarteter Fehler, wenn überhaupt
In this case process were really smooth and results useful and also really promising for the future agriculture.
Gewonnene Erkenntnisse
Common goal between the parties is necessity.
Welche Rolle spielt der Berater bzw. die Beratungsstelle im Praxisfall
Advisory service was there in almost every step. Organizing, coordinating, studying, practicing and monitoring the results and also making hand-book for farmers and other advisers.
Kann Ihr Ansatz auf andere Innovationsherausforderungen und -regionen übertragen und/oder angepasst werden??
Ja.
Für den Austausch der Erfahrungen mit der guten Praxis, please contact Edgars Dzelme (Email: edgars.dzelme@llkc.lv, Telefon: +371 20060859)
