The research focuses on analysis of ergonomics risks among construction workers in different operations at work. The aim of the research is to carry out […]
The evaluation of biomass yield and quality of Phalaris arundinacea and Festulolium fertilised with bio-energy waste products
Tall growing perennial grasses such as Phalaris arundinacea and Festulolium can be used as an alternative source for bioenergy production in northern latitudes as they […]
Reuse of spent mushroom substrate by modification and its qualitative parameters
In this study the agronomic viability of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm. is studied by reusing the spent substrates previously used in crops of the […]
New constructs for ethanol production via cyanobacteria
Alternatives to fossil fuels must be developed due to several already known reasons. Bioethanol can be an attractive energy concept. Bioethanol gasoline hybrid fuel can […]
The influence of biobutanol on performance parameters of mobile generator
The expansion of biofuel also affects the area of using small internal combustion engines, which are widely used in municipal equipment such as minitractors, chainsaws, […]
Use of automatic system for pig feed consumption control
The aim of this study was to analyse average daily gain and feed conversion ratio, and to estimate daily gain and feed conversion ratio during […]
Ethics audit as a marketing instrument and its potential for organic farming
Demand for organic foods is growing quickly but remains to be a relatively small segment of the food market. In order to increase the market […]
Analysis of organic agricultural waste usage for fertilizer production
Waste management, especially biodegradable (organic) waste, is highly relevant in agriculture. Increasing the intensity of agricultural production inevitably increases pollution of soil, water and air […]
Mechanical durability and water absorption of pellets made from different tree species – a case study
Seven different tree species (coniferous and broad leaved) were selected for small scale pelletizing tests: birch (Betula sp.), aspen (Populus tremula L.), grey alder (Alnus […]
Fertilizer use efficiency impact on GHG emissions in the Latvian crop sector
Within increasing production activity Latvian agricultural sector has become one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Latvia. In 2013, agricultural sector […]