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By studying the dendrometrical indices and vitality of introduced woody plants grown in an arboretum, it is possible to conclude about the success of their adaptation in country's climatic conditions. Growth indicators of introduced woody plants growing in Latvian arboretums can be used to study the introduction and adaptation of woody plants, in accordance with the influence of climatic conditions. The aim of the work was to describe the taxonomic composition and quality of the trees of the Arboretum Lacupite. Th...

Several studies have recognized that e-commerce can have a positive impact on business, making enterprises work faster, more efficient and more economical. Taking into account political initiatives by the EU Member States towards digitalization, it is important to analyse the factors contributing to the development of the e-commerce, so decision-makers can develop the scenarios accordingly. Purpose of the study is to analyse the factors contributing to the development of the e-commerce proposing the scenarios towa...

Facilitation of the blue economy development is a priority field not only in the EU, but also in Latvia. The blue economy enhances a coordinated use of marine resources with the necessity to ensure economic growth and employment. Seas and oceans stimulate the European economy, in addition, they are characterized by a big innovative and growth potential. The importance of the blue economy in the sustainable development of the economy of the EU countries is significantly increasing and provides for considerable cont...

This paper aims to explore the efficiency of energy consumption on farms of different economic sizes in Latvia. Burning fossil fuels to satisfy a continuously growing demand for energy created by the industry, transport and households has been a cause of concern for several decades. It has been widely acknowledged as one of the major reasons for a massive increase in greenhouse gas emissions, a dramatic rise of global temperature and ongoing climate changes. Since farms use energy not only directly by operating ma...

This paper aims to explore the degree of intensification and extensification of agricultural practices followed by farms of different economic sizes and the type of farming in Latvia. While intensification is considered as an effective way of achieving agricultural independence at supra-national and national levels, more voices are raised against an increasing demand for energy and unsustainable agricultural activities causing irreparable damage to natural habitats and reducing biological diversity. Although farmi...