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This analysis examines the regulatory framework for the seaweed sector and its impact in the Baltic Sea region through a systematic literature review and quantitative approach. The study assessed legislation and policy documents at four levels of governance: international, European Union, regional and national. The aim of the study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal framework for the seaweed sector, to identify the main trends and challenges, and to assess its potential impact on the development ...

The research investigates the commercialization potential of algal biostimulants in the Baltic Sea region, considering the existing regulatory framework. Using quantitative analytical methods and a comprehensive literature review, the study assesses the economic, environmental and regulatory impacts of biostimulants. The results show that, on average, algal biostimulants can increase crop yields by 17.9%, generating additional income of пїЅ179,000 per 1,000 ha, reduce fertilizer costs by 15%, saving пїЅ45,000, and...

Digital and green innovations in rural tourism and agricultural entrepreneurship is crucial according to sustainability nowadays. Consumers are more interested in enterprises that are responsible and proactive towards sustainable development goals through their activities. This study aims at exploring consumer perceptions of sustainable and smart territorial development through nationwide telephone survey. This study explores consumer attitudes towards sustainability, greenwashing, and digitalization in the contex...

Economic growth in Europe is causing environmental problems thus highlighting the need to minimize waste. Sustainable Development Goal 12 -Sustainable Production and Consumption- focuses on three aspects: waste management, energy saving and resource usage minimization. The aim of this study is to analyse the current needs for professional food waste management knowledge in European food production companies and develop waste minimization skills for food sector-s vocational education students. The study is based on...

Awareness of the importance of sustainable agriculture has increased in recent decades. One of the reasons for this is the widespread use of synthetic pesticides and their possible secondary negative effects on valuable carnivores and biodiversity. Therefore, the need for biological and environmentally friendly alternatives to pest control has become relevant. This relevance is also reinforced by the European Union's Green Deal agenda and its underlying strategy - Farm to Fork, which aim to mitigate climate change...

The most significant challenges of organic farming are the fragmentation of the sector, unstable product supply and sales opportunities, as well as the lack of knowledge of how to manage agricultural production agronomically and economically effective. The predominant form of agricultural enterprises in Latvia is small and medium-sized farms. Thus, cooperation is an effective solution so that farmers can maintain the form of a family business and achieve an appropriate economic market, which would contribute to th...

Digitalisation is rapidly evolving worldwide, thus information exchange and electronic products have become an important part of life as well as e-services, which need to be provided not only by companies but also by public authorities. Expansion of digital technologies is seen as an economic, technological and social development phenomenon. Higher education plays a key role in preparing future generations and exploiting the opportunities of the digital economy, thus it is essential that they actively use the oppo...

Today, sustainable development is related not only to sustainable production issues but also to a sustainable consumption. In the planning document пїЅSustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030пїЅ, special attention is focused on enhancement of ecologically certified and healthy products, thus shaping the image of Latvia as a пїЅgreenпїЅ country by promotion of sustainable eating habits and cultural heritage. To position Latvia as one of the пїЅgreenestпїЅ countries of the EU, the consumers, food produc...