In the given article the author discusses the present state of horsebreeding in Latvia after the privatization of collective and state farms. Some historical data about horsebreeding in Latvia before World War II are given. The present activities and efforts as well as future aims of this industry are discussed.

The importance of mixed fodder for livestock feeding is pointed out. The experience of some Western countries is discussed. Mixed fodder production in Latvia in late 1980's and early 1990's as well as its future development potential are analysed. The data of the analyses are shown in tables. Leveral suggestions are made considering the future development of mixed fodder production in Latvia.

The author states the increased popularity of brassica in Latvia during the last 10 years. Climatic and agrotechnical conditions for brassica cultivation are analyzed. The experiments carried out by the author show the possibility to obtain good quality seeds of brassica. Applying adequate cultivation technology good average yields of the crop can be obtained for brassica oil production in Latvia.

Impact of nitrogen fertilizers on winter wheat grown on turf carbonate soil was studied in the period of 1991-1994. Grain yield and quality of two wheat varieties "Kosack" and "Mironovskaya" were analysed. The results of the trials show that yields and particularly the gluten content and quality depend on meteorological conditions during vegetation. It is pointed out that a sufficient amount of fertilizers can compensate the negative effect of weather.

The given research contains the analysis of the existing national seed production system in Latvia, as well as the description of a new project aimed at the improvement of seedbreeding and production. The new project concerns such areas as seed breeding technology, seed output, seed purchase and realigation, seed protection and certification. The data of the analysis are given in tables.

Scots pine, the most valuable forest crop species in Latvia, is becoming more difficult to grow. This paper reviews diseases affecting efforts to grow pine in Latvia and describes currently used control measures and alternatives. The most important diseases are Lophodermium needle cast in nurseries and young plantations, and Annosus root rot in older plantations. Effective control measures are available but foresters, pathologists and nursery managers may not be fully aware of them. The long-term solution demands increased contact and information flow between top level Latvian forestry professionals and the international scientific/forestry community.

In the given research the role of corn is analyzed. Corn as a forage crop is evaluated from the viewpoint of very early hybrids and varieties. Their yield and dry matter content has been discussed. The importance of silage from early corn as the substitute of grain concentrates is stressed. Different cultivation technologies have been investigated at Latvian State Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture (AGRA). The results of the investigations are shown in table.

The questioning of farmers about their problems has been carried out, its results have been analysed. The most urgent problems are discussed and some suggestions for their solutions are made.