The "Farmers' Saeima" estimates that about 80% of fields in Latvia, mostly in Zemgale, have already been sown, but in some places sowing is still ongoing. For farmers, however, this season has begun with various cost increases.
Due to the conflict in the Middle East, fertiliser prices have currently risen by 30 to 60% compared to last year, noted "Farmers' Saeima" representative Valters Zelčs.
Some farmers purchased mineral fertilisers for this season last year and are curr...