Dižstende Research Centre of the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics
About event
At Researchers’ Night, visitors to the Dižstende Research Centre will be able to:
• explore the diversity of weeds found in soil samples collected from different locations;
• learn about various sources of organic fertilisers and their uses;
• find out how a sprayer works and why its correct adjustment is important;
• learn how grain is cleaned of weed seeds and other impurities;
• get acquainted with the equipment of the agrochemical laboratory;
• discover the cereal varieties that have been developed;
• explore the infrastructure of the research centre;
• relax in the relaxation corner.
Field of science: Natural sciences – biology (genetics, molecular biology, plant physiology); Agriculture – crop production, biotechnology, plant protection
Event time: 15:00–21:00 (at least 2 hours should be allowed to visit all stations)
Venue and contact information: “Dižzemes”, Dižstende, Lībagi Parish, Talsi Municipality, LV-3258
27439944; sanija.kreke@arei.lv
How to get there: The event can be reached by private car or public transport. By bus from Talsi in the direction of Stende, travel to the “Selekcija” stop.
Accessibility: The 1st floor of the event venue is accessible to people with mobility impairments. A ramp is available at the main entrance.
Event language: Latvian.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/AREILatvija
Date of event:
September 25, 2026
Time:
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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IARE is the leading field crop breeding institute in Latvia. The Dižstende Research Centre has been working for the development of Latvian agriculture for more than 100 years. In our daily work, we engage in cereal breeding and conduct agrotechnological research.