Wat was de uitdaging/het probleem dat werd aangepakt??
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.
Hoe heb je het probleem opgelost??
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 – direct zaaien, biochar incorporation into the soil and controlled drainage.
Wat is innovatief in jouw praktijkgeval?
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.
Wat zijn de succesfactoren bij het oplossen van het probleem??
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.
Onverwacht mislukt, indien van toepassing
In this case process were really smooth and results useful and also really promising for the future agriculture.
Les geleerd
Common goal between the parties is necessity.
Welke rol speelt de adviseur of adviesdienst binnen de praktijkcase
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.
Kan jouw aanpak worden overgedragen en/of aangepast voor andere innovatie-uitdagingen en regio's??
Ja.
Voor het delen van de ervaringen met de goede praktijken, please contact Edgars Dzelme (e-mailen: edgars.dzelme@llkc.lv, telefoon: +371 20060859)
