Training and Research Farm "Vecauce"

The Training and Research Farm "Vecauce" of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) is a unique and diverse centre for education and research. It operates as a multifunctional farm, engaging in both crop production and livestock breeding, including the cultivation of pedigree seeds and maintenance selection. "Vecauce" is the only state-owned farm in Latvia dedicated to research and experimentation in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, with the capacity to supply the required number of animals for studies, including research into new animal diseases. It is also the leading national site for maize research.

The farm plays a vital role in the academic process and serves as a research facility.

Vecauce is also home to Latvia’s first major biogas plant, which utilizes manure and field biomass. This facility makes the farm self-sufficient in both electricity and heating, showcasing sustainable and cost-effective energy use in agriculture. Additionally, Vecauce boasts the most advanced dairy complex in the Baltic States, where around 120 cows are milked using automated systems.

The farm is a dynamic hub for the agricultural community, hosting the annual Harvest Festival and the comprehensive agriculture exhibition “Vecauce,” featuring livestock breeders, equipment demonstrations, animal auctions (including cattle, sheep, and small animals), and seminars.

For more information please visit website: http://www.vecauce.lv/