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To understand the scope of Latvia's agriculture, consider these baseline metrics provided by researchers and the OECD : Roughly 35% of Latvia's territory is agricultural land. Economic Share Agriculture accounts for roughly 3% of the GDP. Export Share

Innovation, Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability in Latvia

: Historically and currently, animal husbandry remains a critical part of the local rural economy, with smaller, specialized livestock farms fueling domestic consumption and regional trade. Field Crops and Specialized Produce

: Potatoes, onions, and carrots are heavily cultivated for both domestic use and export.

: Cereals are Latvia's top agro-food export commodity group. The primary crop grown across the country's vast plains is wheat, followed by rye, oats, and barley.

Latvian agriculture does not operate in a vacuum. Under recent updates to the Agriculture and Rural Development Law, Latvia has extended its ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. This protective and geopolitical measure aims to protect the integrity of the national economy and curb reliance on third-party states.