RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/ACC/LVA/36
13 January 1999
(99-0086)
Original:  English
ACCESSION OF LATVIA
Communication from Latvia
The Permanent Mission of Latvia has submitted the attached document on domestic support and
export subsidies containing the relevant information in consolidated form.  This document replaces
documents WT/ACC/SPEC/LVA/ 2 and Addenda 1 and 2.
_______________WT/ACC/LVA/36
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Supporting table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD 1994
Measures exempt from the reduc tion commitment  -  "Green Box"
(thousand SDR)
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure
in year in questionData sources
a)  "general services" 2a research research programmes financed by state on specific needs
related to agriculture93.8 budget
Yearly allocation from the state budget for specific studies and research activities. Finances are distributed on a tender
basis according the study needs set by the Ministry of Agriculture
2a research state support with aim to keep, to collect, contribute and
develop seed and propagation material of cultivated plants (collection
of variety genetic resources)77.5 budget
Support for preservation, renovation, contributi on of seeding material (collection), for maintenance of basis for science and
initial seed management system.  Support must be approved by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of
Science and Education of Ministry of Agriculture. Collections are kept in selection and trial stations, educational farms and
farms of research institutes (LUA). Mainly th ese farms are on the process of privatisation.
2b pest and disease control disease control program in livestock sector;
to support to animal breeders to keep healthy and qualitative herd, to
keep young animals in proper conditions, to hold herd records which is
necessary for successful herd work, to protect the domestic genetic
resources, to promote to keep animals free of leicosis, andhybridisation of pig production to improve the quality and efficiency
(especially growth rate, feed use, meat quality)3,215.3 budgetWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 3Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure
in year in questionData sources
The aim of the support scheme is :
to keep herds free of diseases (especially the animals are free of leicosis); to control that insemination is made in
accordance with requirements of State Herd Book and Regulation on Veterinary rules for spots and stations of artificial
insemination; to preserve the genetic resources of rare breed “Latvian Blue” after imuno-genetic test of origin is made -
this sub-programme is made together with a special proj ect financed by FAO; to maintain herd record in a special
register ;
to make classification of pigs (EL and ER class) and supervisi on of testing, control feeding and artificial insemination
stations and spots; to perform a sub-programme for selection work;
to perform a sub-programme for bonitation of male and female horses:
to fulfil requirements of sheep bonitation scheme which incl udes also disease control and supervision of control feeding
and insemination.
2b pest and disease control  anti-epizootic measures 250 budget
A programme to for emergencies in  animal diseases, infection etc.
Measures of localisation, prevention carantine
2d information transfer program for creation of information and
advisory system, state support to farms which introduce accountancy
of economical data and submit the data to the state statistical body80.2 budget
In 1994/95 an accounting system for agricultural holdings wa s developed at LAAC with methodical and financial help of
EU PHARE project. 600 farmers are using this system in  their accountings in 1996. There are assistance groups of
accountants and economists established at all district advisory agencies which help farmers to prepare economic
summaries and accountancy reports as well as tax calculations to submit to revenue boards. LAAC experts regularly meet
the State Revenue Board specialists on applying provisions more favourable for farmers.
There is a data base of farm accountings which will provid e a reliable and representative information to the State
administrative and legislative bodies on the current economic si tuation in farms in future when the number of farms
included in accounting system grows,. The State Statistical Committee is not collecting and summarising such information
and does not intend to, in the nearest future.WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 4
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure
in year in questionData sources
2d information transfer creation of data centre concerning animal
accountancy18.9 budget
Initiation of a programme for implementation of computer ised herd record with further development of animal
identification system
2d extension and advisory services finance for Latvian Agricultural
Advisory Service412.9 budget
To support an efficient and  competitive agricultural production development at private farms, on February 1, 1991 the
Latvian Agricultural Advisory Centre (LAAC) was establis hed. Currently there are 320 advisors employed in LAAC.
LAAC consists of the central office (providing co-ordina tion, management and methodological  supervision of 26 district
offices, as well as more than 100 local advisors. The financi ng of this organisation is based on the State budget resources
(330 thous. Lats in 1995) as well as on the resources obtained by rendering paid services; gradually the share of paid
services is increasing. LAAC receives a considerable foreign technical support.
2e inspection services,  inspection, certification and testing services
for health, safety purposes1,881.1 budget
2g infrastructural services state investment in development of rural
infrastructure: land reclamation, building of roads, providing o f
electricity2,956.1 budget
2g infrastructural services state investment in maintenance of land
reclamation building, agrochemical measures2,142.6 budget
Total: 11,159.2WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 5Supporting table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD 1995
Measures exempt from the reduc tion commitment  -  "Green Box"
(thousand SDR)
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in
Annex 2Monetary value of measure in year in
questionData sources
12 3 4
a)  "general services" 2a research rese arch programmes financed by state on
specific needs related to agriculture200.0 budget
Yearly allocation from the state budget for specific studies and research activities. Finances are distributed on a tender basi s
according the study needs set by the Ministry of Agriculture
2a research state support with aim to keep, to collect,
contribute and develop seed  and propagation material of
cultivated plants (collection of variety genetic resources)315.1 budget
Support for preservation, renovation, contributi on of seeding material (collection), for maintenance of basis for science and
initial seed management system.  Support must be approved by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Science
and Education of Ministry of Agriculture. Collections are kept in selection and tria l stations, educational farms and farms of
research institutes (LUA). Mainly these farms are on the process of privatisation.
2b pest and disease control disease control program in
livestock sector; to support to animal breeders to keep
healthy and qualitative herd, to keep young animals in proper
conditions, to hold herd records which is necessary forsuccessful herd work, to protect the domestic genetic
resources, to promote to keep animals free from leicosis, to
promote crossing and hybrid isation in pig production to
improve the quality and efficiency (especially growth rate,
feed use, meat quality)4,232.3 budgetWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 6
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in
Annex 2Monetary value of measure in year in
questionData sources
12 3 4
The aim of the support scheme is :
to keep herds free of diseases (especially the animals are free of leicosis); to control that insemination is made in accordanc e
with requirements of State Herd Book and Regulation on Veterinary rules for spots and stations of artificial insemination; to
preserve the genetic resources of rare breed “Latvian Blue” afte r imuno-genetic test of origin is made - this sub-programme
is made together with a special pr oject financed by FAO; to maintain he rd record in a special register ;
to make classification of pigs (EL and ER class) and supervision of testing, contro l feeding and artificial insemination statio ns
and spots; to perform a sub-pr ogramme for selection work;
to perform a sub-programme for bon itation of male and female horses:
to fulfil requirements of sheep bonitation scheme which include s also disease control and supe rvision of control feeding and
insemination.
2b pest and disease control  anti-epizootic measures 172.4 budget
A programme to for emergencies in animal diseases, infection etc.
Measures of localisation, prevention carantine
2d information transfer program for creation of information
and advisory system, state support to farms which introduce
accountancy of economical data and submit the data to the
state statistical body62.5 budget
In 1994/95 an accounting system for agricultural holdings was d eveloped at LAAC with methodical and financial help of EU
PHARE project. 600 farmers are using this system in their a ccountings in 1996. There are assistance groups of accountants
and economists established at all district advisory agencie s which help farmers to prepare economic summaries and
accountancy reports as well as tax calculations to submit to revenue boards. LAAC experts regularly meet the State Revenue
Board specialists on applying provisi ons more favourable for farmers.
There is a data base of farm accountings which will prov ide a reliable and representative information to the State
administrative and legislative bodies on the cu rrent economic situation in farms in future when th e number of farms included
in accounting system grows,. The State Statistical Committee is not collecting and summarising such information and does not
intend to, in the nearest future.
2d information transfer creation of data centre concerning
animal accountancy21.6 budget
A programme for implementation of computerised herd reco rd with further development of animal identification systemWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 7Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in
Annex 2Monetary value of measure in year in
questionData sources
12 3 4
2d extension and advisory services finance for Latvian
Agricultural Advisory Service413.8 budget
To support an efficient and  competitive agricultural production development at private farms, on February 1, 1991 the
Latvian Agricultural Advisory Centre (LAAC) was established. Currently there are 320 advisors employed in LAAC. LAAC
consists of the central office (providing co-ordination, manage ment and methodological supervisi on of 26 district offices, as
well as more than 100 local advisors. The financing of this organisation is based on the St ate budget resources (330 thous.
Lats in 1995) as well as on the resources obtained by rende ring paid services; gradually the share of paid services is
increasing. LAAC receives a consider able foreign technical support.
2d extension and advisory services a program to issue
training materials and publ ications which provide
consultations and promote the industry, printing a magazine
"Sugar beet production and sugar industry" (in Latvian,
English and German)42.5 sugar production
promotion fund
2e inspection services,  inspection, certification and testing
services for health, safety purposes2,862.3 budget
2g infrastructural services state investment in development of
rural infrastructure: land reclamation, building of roads,
providing of electricity2,699.4 budget
2g infrastructural services state investment in maintenance of
land reclamation building, agrochemical measures2,266.9 budget
Total: 13,288.8WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 8
Supporting table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD 1996
Measures exempt from the reduc tion commitment  -  "Green Box"
(thousand SDR)
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
questionData sources
12 3 4
a)  "general services" 2a research research programmes financed by state on specific needs related to
agriculture200.0 budget
Yearly allocation from the state budget for specific studies and research activities. Finances are distributed on a tender
basis according the study needs set by the Ministry of Agriculture
2a research state support with aim to keep, to collect, contribute and develop
seed and propagation material of cultivated plants (collection of variety geneticresources)256.3 budget
Support for preservation, renovation, contribution of seeding material (collection), for maintenance of basis for science
and initial seed management syst em.  Support must be approved by the Depart ment of Agriculture and the Department o f
Science and Education of Ministry of Agriculture. Collections are kept in selection and trial stations, educational farms
and farms of research institutes (LUA). Mainly these farms are on the process of privatisation.
2b pest and disease control disease control program in livestock sector; to
support to animal breeders to keep healthy and qualitative herd, to keep young
animals in proper conditions, to hold herd records which is necessary for
successful herd work, to protect the domestic genetic resources, to promote to
keep animals free from leicosis, to promote crossing and hybridisation in pig
production to improve the quality and efficiency (especially growth rate, feed
use, meat quality)1,844.1 budgetWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 9Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
questionData sources
12 3 4
The aim of the support scheme is :
to keep herds free of diseases (especially the animals are free of leicosis); to control that insemination is made in
accordance with requirements of State Herd Book and Regulation on Veterinary rules for spots and stations of artificial
insemination; to preserve the genetic resources of rare breed “Latvian Blue” after imuno-genetic test of origin is made -
this sub-programme is made together with a special proj ect financed by FAO; to maintain herd record in a special
register ;
to make classification of pigs (EL and ER class) and supervisi on of testing, control feeding and artificial insemination
stations and spots; to perform a sub-programme for selection work;
to perform a sub-programme for bonitation of male and female horses:
to fulfil requirements of sheep bonitation scheme which incl udes also disease control and supervision of control feeding
and insemination.
2b pest and disease control  anti-epizootic measures 172.7 budget
A programme to for emergencies in  animal diseases, infection etc.
Measures of localisation, prevention carantine
2d information transfer program for creation of information and advisory
system, state support to farms which introduce accountancy of economical dataand submit the data to the state statistical body38.1 budgetWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 10
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
questionData sources
12 3 4
In 1994/95 an accounting system for agricultural holdings wa s developed at LAAC with methodical and financial help of
EU PHARE project. 600 farmers are using this system in  their accountings in 1996. There are assistance groups of
accountants and economists established at all district advisory agencies which help farmers to prepare economic
summaries and accountancy reports as well as tax calculations to submit to revenue boards. LAAC experts regularly
meet the State Revenue Board specialists on apply ing provisions more favourable for farmers.
There is a data base of farm accountings which will provid e a reliable and representative information to the State
administrative and legislative bodies on the current economic si tuation in farms in future when the number of farms
included in accounting system grows,. The State Statistical Committee is not collecting and summarising such
information and does not intend to, in the nearest future.
2d information transfer creation of data centre concerning animal accountancy 75.0 budget
A programme for implementation of computerised herd record  with further development of animal identification system
2d extension and advisory services finance for Latvian Agricultural Advisory
Service429.0 budget
To support an efficient and  competitive agricultural production development at private farms, on February 1, 1991 the
Latvian Agricultural Advisory Centre (LAAC) was establis hed. Currently there are 320 advisors employed in LAAC.
LAAC consists of the central office (providing co-ordina tion, management and methodological  supervision of 26 district
offices, as well as more than 100 local advisors. The financi ng of this organisation is based on the State budget resources
(330 thous. Lats in 1995) as well as on the resources obtained by rendering paid services; gradually the share of paid
services is increasing. LAAC receives a considerable foreign technical support.
2d extension and advisory services program for assistance to the farmers to
introduce proper land use methods, crop rotation, agro technology, titling theland37.5 budget
A testing programme, that promotes the  introduction of pr oper sustainable farming system , the key point is ensuring
balanced approach on farming taking into consideration soil , geographical, climatical, spreading of weeds and crop
rotation conditions.WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 11Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
questionData sources
12 3 4
2d extension and advisory services a program to issue training materials and
publications which provide consultations and promote the industry, there is
printed a magazine "Sugar beet production and sugar industry" (in Latvian,
English and German)31.3 sugar production
promotion fund
2e inspection services,  inspection, certification and testing services for health,
safety purposes1,883.5 budget
2g infrastructural services state investment in development of rural
infrastructure: land reclamation, building of roads, providing of electricity1,318.1 budget
2g infrastructural services state investment in maintenance of land reclamation
building, agrochemical measures2,755.2 budget
Total: 9,040.8WT/ACC/LVA/36
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Supporting table ES:1
EXPORT SUBSIDIES: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1994
Export Subsidies: Outlay and Q uantity Reduction Commitments
(thousand SDR)
Error! Bookmark
not
defined. Descriptio
n of productsDirect export
subsidiesSale of
StocksProducer
financed
subsidiesCost reduced
measuresInternal
transport
subsidiesTotal product
specific
subsidiesQuantity of
subsidized
exportsData
source
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
() rye 625,2 625.2 50.0
10 02 00
(viii) butter 677,2 677.2 1.7
04 05 00
(ix) milk powder 59,3 59.3 0.2
04 02 00
(x) cheese 292,2 292.2 0.9
04 06 10
(xi) whole milk 400,2 400.2 5.3
04 02 00WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 13Supporting table ES:1
EXPORT SUBSIDIES: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1995
Export Subsidies: Outlay and Q uantity Reduction Commitments
(thousand SDR)
Description of
productsDirect export
subsidiesSale of
StocksProducer
financed
subsidiesCost reduced
measuresInternal
transport
subsidiesTotal product
specific
subsidiesQuantity of
subsidized
exportsData
source
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
()1 rye 387,6 387.6 31.0
10 02 00
(viii) butter 320,1 320.1 0.8
04 05 00
(ix) milk powder 37,5 37.5 0.2
04 02 00
(x) cheese 281,4 281.4 0.9
04 06 10
(xi) whole milk 28,1 28.1 0.4
04 02 00WT/ACC/LVA/36
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Supporting table ES:1
EXPORT SUBSIDIES: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1996
Export Subsidies: Outlay and Q uantity Reduction Commitments
(thousand SDR)
Description of
productsDirect export
subsidiesSale of
StocksProducer
financed
subsidiesCost reduced
measuresInternal
transport
subsidiesTotal product
specific
subsidiesQuantity of
subsidized
exportsData
source
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
() rye 0 00
10 02 00
(viii) butter 225,1 225.1 1.8
04 05 00
(ix) milk powder 33,8 33.8 0.6
04 02 00
(x) cheese 65,0 65.0 0.8
04 06 10
(xi) whole milk
04 02 00 75,0 75.0 1.5WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 15Supporting table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1994
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment - "Green Box"
(thousand SDR)
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
questionData sources
123 4
a)  "general services" 2a research 93.8 budget
research programmes financed by state on specific needs related to agriculture
2a research 77.5 budget
state support with aim to keep, to collect, contribute and develop seed and propagation material of cultivated plants
(collection of variety genetic resources)
2b pest and disease control 3,215.3 budget
disease control program in livestock sector; to support to animal breeders to keep healthy and qualitative herd, to keep
young animals in proper conditions, to hold herd records which is necessary for successful herd work, to protect the
domestic genetic resources, to promote to keep animals free from leicosis, to promote crossing and hybridizaton in pigproduction to improve the quality and efficiency
2b pest and disease control 250 budget
anti-epizootic measures
2d information transfer 80.2 budget
program for creation of information and advisory system, state support to farms which introduce accountancy of
economical data and submit the data to the state statistical body
2d information transfer 18.9 budget
creation of data center concerning animal accountancy
2d extension and advisory services 412.9 budget
Finance for Latvian Agricultural Advisory Service
2d extension and advisory services 30.8
a program to issue training materials and publications whic h provide consultations and promote the industry, printing a
magazine "Sugar beet production and sugar industry" (in Latvian, English and German)sugar
production
promotion
fund
2e inspection services 1,881.1 budget
inspection, certification and testing services for health, safety purposes
2g infrastructural services 2,956.1 budget
state investment in development of rural infrastructure: la nd reclamation, building of roads, providing of electricity
2g infrastructural services 2,142.6 budget
state investment in maintenance of land reclamation building, agrochemical measures
Total: 11,159.2WT/ACC/LVA/36
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Supporting table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1995
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment - "Green Box"
(thousand SDR)
Error! Bookmark not
defined. Measure typeName and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
questionData
sources
12 3 4
a)  "general services" 2a research 200.0 budget
research programmes financed by state on specific needs related to agriculture
2a research 315.1 budget
state support with aim to keep, to collect, contribute and devel op seed and propagation material of cultivated plants (collecti on
of variety genetic resources)
2b pest and disease control 4,232.3 budget
disease control program in livestock sector; to support to anim al breeders to keep healthy and qualitative herd, to keep young
animals in proper conditions, to hold herd records which is necessary for successful herd work, to protect the domestic genetic
resources, to promote to keep animals free from leicosis, to promote crossing and hybridisation in pig production to improvethe quality and efficiency
2b pest and disease control 172.4 budget
anti-epizootic measures
2d information transfer 62.5 budget
program for creation of information and advisory system, state support to farms which introduce accountancy of economical
data and submit the data to the state statistical body
2d information transfer 21.6 budget
creation of data center concerning animal accountancy
2d extension and advisory services 413.8 budget
finance for Latvian Agricultural Advisory Service
2d extension and advisory services 42.5
a program to issue training materials and publications whic h provide consultations and promote the industry, printing a
magazine "Sugar beet production and sugar industry" (in Latvian, English and German)sugar
production
promotion
fund
2e inspection services 2,862.3 budget
inspection, certification and testing services for health, safety purposes
2g infrastructural services 2,699.4 budget
state investment in development of rural infrastructure: la nd reclamation, building of roads, providing of electricity
2g infrastructural services 2,266.9 budget
state investment in maintenance of land reclamation building, agrochemical measures
Total: 13,288.8
Supporting table DS:1WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 17DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1996
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment - "Green Box"
(thousand SDR)
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value
of measure in
year in questionData sources
12 3 4
a)  "general services" 2a research 200.0 budget
research programmes financed by state on specific needs related to agriculture
2a research 256.3 budget
state support with aim to keep, to collect, contribute and devel op seed and propagation material of cultivated plants (collecti on
of variety genetic resources)
2b pest and disease control 1,844.1 budget
disease control program in livestock sector; to support to anim al breeders to keep healthy and qualitative herd, to keep young
animals in proper conditions, to hold herd records which is necessary for successful herd work, to protect the domestic genetic
resources, to promote to keep animals free from leicosis, to promote crossing and hybridisation in pig production to improvethe quality and efficiency
2b pest and disease control 172.7 budget
anti-epizootic measures
2d information transfer 38.1 budget
program for creation of information and advisory system, state support to farms which introduce accountancy of economical
data and submit the data to the state statistical body
2d information transfer 75.0 budget
creation of data center concerning animal accountancy
2d extension and advisory services 429.0 budget
finance for Latvian Agricultural Advisory Service
2d extension and advisory services 37.5 budget
program for assistance to the farmers to introduce proper la nd use methods, crop rotation, agro technology, titling the land
2d extension and advisory services 31.3
a program to issue training materials and publications which prov ide consultations and promote the industry, there is printed a
magazine "Sugar beet production and sugar industry" (in Latvian, English and German)sugar production
promotion fund
2e inspection services 1,883.5 budget
inspection, certification and testing services for health, safety purposes
2g infrastructural services 1,318.1 budget
state investment in development of rural infrastructure: la nd reclamation, building of roads, providing of electricity
2g infrastructural services 2,755.2 budget
state investment in maintenance of land reclamation building, agrochemical measures
Total: 9,040.8WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 18
Supporting table DS:4
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD: 1994
Calculation of the Current Tota l Aggregate Measurement of Support
(Thousand SDR)
Description of basic products
(including non-product specific AMS)Product-specifics AMS (from
Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7
below)Product-specific measurements of
support (from Supporting Table DS:8
below)Current total AMS (aggregate)
123 4
flax 183.7 183.7
cereals 337 337.0
seed material 2,672.9 2,672.9
cattle 15.9 15.9
Non-product-specific AMS 1,180.0
Total: 4,389.5WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 19Supporting table DS:4
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD: 1995
Calculation of the Current Tota l Aggregate Measurement of Support
(Thousand SDR)
Description of basic products
(including non-product specific AMS)Product-specifics AMS (from
Supporting Tables DS:5 to DS:7
below)Product-specific measurements of
support (from Supporting Table DS:8
below)Current total AMS (aggregate)
123 4
flax 371 371.0
cereals 625.2 625.2
seed material 2,179.6 2,179.6
cattle 1,658.4 1,658.4
sheep 0.88 0.88
sugar beets 207.5 207.5
Non-product-specific AMS 5,213.8
Total: 10,256.4WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 20
Supporting table DS:4
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD: 1996
Calculation of the Current Tota l Aggregate Measurement of Support
(Thousand SDR)
Description of basic products (including
non-product specific AMS)Product-specific AMS (from Supporting
Tables DS:5 to DS:7 below)Product-specific measurements of
support (from Supporting Table DS:8
below)Current total AMS (aggregate)
123 4
flax 337.6 337.6
cereals 937.8 937.8
seed material 1,688.1 1,688.1
cattle 292.6 292.6
sugar beets 468.7 468.7
Non-product-specific AMS 455.7
Total: 4,180.5WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 21Supporting table DS:6
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1994
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt  Direct Payments
(thousand SDR)
Description of
basic productCalendar/
marketing year
beginningMeasure
type(s)Applied
administered
priceExternal
reference price
(generally from
AGST/ ...)Eligible
productionTotal price -
related direct
paymentsOther non -
exempt direct
paymentsAssociate
d fees/
leviesTotal direct
paymentsData sources
12 34 5 6 7
((4-5)*6)89 1 0
(7+8-9)11
flax* direct
payment1,615 tons 173.8 173.8 budget
cereals** direct
payment32.7
thous.ha337.0 337.0 fund for
equalization
of regionalproduction
seed
material***direct
payment2,672.9 2,672.9 budget
cattle payment for
animals sold15.9 15.9 budget
* Payments in 1995 are SDR 87.5 per one ton of dew. retied flax stems with quality index No. 0.75 and SDR 1,12.5 per one ton if  quality index is No. 1.0 and higher
** Payments to producers in eligible region to promote and develop production of cereals in designated regions, where natural a nd  economical conditions are less favourable;  the resources are to be
disbursed 1) sowings of cereals in regions with less favourable conditions, 2) areas which are planted and harvested with certa in types of cereals (LVL 8 for each ha of spring cereals planted in 1996).
There are seven regions out of 26 conformable to receive support  (Alûksne, Balvi, Daugavpils, Ludza, Preiïi, Krâslava, Rçzekne ).
*** Payments to producers for each ton high quality seed material produced and soldWT/ACC/LVA/36
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Supporting table DS:6
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1995
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments
(thousand SDR)
Description of
basic productCalendar/
marketing
year
beginningMeasure
type(s)Applied
administered
priceExternal
reference
price
(generally
from AGST/
...)Eligible
productionTotal price -
related direct
paymentsOther non -
exempt direct
paymentsAssociated fees/
leviesTotal direct
paymentsData
sources
12 3 4 5 6 7
((4-5)*6)89 1 0
(7+8-9)11
flax* direct
payment3,114 tons 342.9 342.9 budget
cereals** direct
payment64.7
thous.ha625.2 625.2 fund for
equalization
of regionalproduction
seed
material***direct
payment2,179.6 2,179.6 budget
cattle payment for
animals sold1,658.4 1,658.4 budget
sheep payment for
animals sold0.88 0.88 budget
sugar beets payment for
acreage207.5 207.5 sugar
production
promotion
fund
* Payments in 1995 are SDR 87.5 per one ton of dew. retied flax stems with quality index No. 0.75 and SDR 1,12.5 per one ton if  quality index is No. 1.0 and higher
** Payments to producers in eligible region to promote and develop production of cereals in designated regions, where natural a nd  economical conditions are less favourable;  the resources are to be
disbursed 1) sowings of cereals in regions with less favourable conditions, 2) areas which are planted and harvested with certa in types of cereals (LVL 9 for each ha of spring cereals and LVL 6 for
winter crops in 1995).  There are seven regions out of 26 conformable to receive support  (Alûksne, Balvi, Daugavpils, Ludza, P reiïi, Krâslava, Rçzekne).
*** Payments to producers for each ton high quality seed material produced and soldWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 23Supporting table DS:6
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1996
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support: Non-Exempt Direct Payments
(thousand SDR)
Description of
basic productCalendar/
marketing
year
beginningMeasure
type(s)Applied
administered
priceExternal
reference price
(generally from
AGST/ ...)Eligible
productionTotal price -
related direct
paymentsOther non -
exempt direct
paymentsAssociated
fees/ leviesTotal direct
paymentsData sources
12 3 4 5 6 7
((4-5)*6)89 1 0
(7+8-9)11
flax* direct
payment3,113 tons **** 337.6 337.6 budget
cereals** direct
payment64.7
thous.ha ****625.2 **** 625.2 fund for
equalization of
regional production
cereals credit
interest rate312.6 312.6 fund for
equalization of
regional production
seed
material***direct
payment1,688.1 1,688.1 budget
cattle payment for
animals sold292.6 292.6 budget
sugar beets payment for
acreage468.7 468.7 sugar production
promotion fund
* Payments in 1996 are SDR 87.5 per one ton of dew. retied flax stems with quality index No. 0.75 and SDR 1,12.5 per one ton if  quality index is No. 1.0 and higher
** Payments to producers in eligible region to promote and develop production of cereals in designated regions, where natural a nd economical conditions are less favourable;  the resources are to be
disbursed 1) sowings of cereals in regions with less favourable conditions, 2) areas which are planted and harvested with certa in types of cereals (LVL 9 for each ha of spring  cereals and LVL 6 for
winter crops in 1996); There are seven regions out of 26 conformable to receive support  (Alûksne, Balvi, Daugavpils, Ludza, Pr eiïi, Krâslava, Rçzekne)
*** Payments to producers for each ton high quality seed material produced and sold
**** EstimatedWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 24
Supporting table DS:7
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1994
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support:  Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS
(thousand SDR)
Description of
basic productCalendar/
marketing
year
beginningMeasure type(s) Other
product -
Specific
budgetary
outlaysOther
product -
specific
support
(include
calculation
detailsAssociated
feed / leviesTotal other
product -
specific
supportMarket price
support
(Supporting
table DS:5)Non-exempt
direct
payments
(Supporting
table DS:6)Total
AMSData
sources
123 4 5 6 7
(4-5+6)89 1 0
(7+8+9)11
flax direct payment 173.8 173.8 budget
cereals direct payment 337.0 337.0 fund for
equalization
of regional
production
seed material direct payment 2,672.9 2,672.9 budget
cattle direct payment 15.9 15.9 budgetWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 25Supporting table DS:7
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1995
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support:  Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS
(thousand SDR)
Description of
basic productCalendar/
marketing
year
beginningMeasure type(s) Other
product -
Specific
budgetary
outlaysOther
product -
specific
support
(include
calculation
detailsAssociated
feed / leviesTotal other
product -
specific
supportMarket price
support
(Supporting
table DS:5)Non-exempt
direct
payments
(Supporting
table DS:6)Total
AMSData sources
123 4 5 6 7
(4-5+6)89 1 0
(7+8+9)11
flax direct payment 342.9 342.9 budget
cereals direct payment 625.2 625.2 fund for
equalization
of regional
production
seed material direct payment 2,179.6 2,179.6 budget
cattle direct payment 1,658.4 ,658.4 budget
sheep direct payment 0.88 0.88 budget
sugar beets direct payment 207.5 207.5 sugar
production
promotion
fundWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 26
Supporting table DS:7
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD:1996
Product-Specific Aggregate Measurements of Support:  Other Product-Specific Support and Total Product-Specific AMS
(thousand SDR)
Description of
basic productCalendar/
marketing
year
beginningMeasure type(s) Other
product -
Specific
budgetary
outlaysOther
product -
specific
support
(include
calculation
detailsAssociated
feed / leviesTotal other
product -
specific
supportMarket
price
support
(Supporting
table DS:5)Non-exempt
direct
payments
(Supporting
table DS:6)Total
AMSData sources
12 3 4 5 6 7
(4-5+6)89 1 0
(7+8+9)11
flax direct payment 337.6 337.6 budget
cereals direct payment 625.2 625.2 fund for
equalization
of regional
production
cereals credit interest rate 312.6 312.6 fund for
equalization
of regional
production
seed material direct payment 1,688.1 1,688.1 budget
cattle direct payment 292.6 292.6 budget
sugar beets direct payment 468.7 468.7 sugar
production
promotion
fundWT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 27Supporting table DS:9
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD: 1994
Non-Product-Specific AMS
(thousand SDR)
Measure type(s) Calendar /
marketing year
beginningNon-Product -
specific budgetary
outlaysOther non-product -
specific support (include
calculation details)Associated
fees / leviesTotal non-
product
specific
supportData
source
12 3 4 5 6
(3+4-5)7
payments for areas treated 816.9 816.9 budget
support for purchase of breed animals,
semen material from abroad363.1 363.1 budget
Total: 1180.0WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 28
Supporting table DS:9
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD: 1995
Non-Product-Specific AMS
(thousand SDR)
Measure type(s) Calendar /
marketing year
beginningNon-Product -
specific budgetary
outlaysOther non-product -
specific support (include
calculation details)Associated
fees/leviesTotal non-
product
specific
supportData
source
12 3 4 5 6
(3+4-5)7
payments for areas treated 4,450.4 4,450.4 budget
support for purchase of breed animals,
semen material from abroad763.4 763.4 budget
Total: 5213.8WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 29Supporting table DS:9
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: LATVIA
REPORTING PERIOD: 1996
Non-Product-Specific AMS
(thousand SDR)
Measure type(s) Calendar /
marketing year
beginningNon-Product -
specific budgetary
outlaysOther non-product -
specific support (include
calculation details)Associated
fees/leviesTotal non-
product
specific
supportData
source
12 3 4 5 6
(3+4-5)7
credit interest rate subsidy 330.7 330.7 budget
support for purchase of breed animals,
semen material from abroad125.0 125.0 budget
Total: 455.7WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 30
ATTACHMENT 1
Value of agricultural produce
According to the calculations of  Agricultural Economical Account
(thsd.SDR)
Product 1994 1995 1996 Average
100% 5% 100% 5% 100% 5% 100% 5%
Milk 73,820.2 3,691.0 85,642.1 4,282.1 99,619.9 4,981.0 86,360.7 4,318.0
Cattle 31,344.3 1,567.2 28,455.7 1,422.8 17,200.2 860.0 25,666.7 1,283.3
Pigs 66,942.6 3,347.1 67,771.7 3,388.6 40,403.9 2,020.2 58,372.7 2,918.6
Sheep & Goats 971.6 48.6 410.2 20.5 297.6 14.9 559.8 28.0
Livestock 210,422.7 10,521.1 218,268.1 10,913.4 208,210.6 10,410.5 212,300.4 10,615.0
Barley 8,418.2 420.9 1,875.7 93.8 4,841.8 242.1 5,045.2 252.3
Cereals 16,039.8 802.0 14,019.0 701.0 31,983.2 1,599.2 20,680.7 1,034.0
Potatoes 19,732.4 986.6 21,129.2 1,056.5 31,964.5 1598.2 24,275.4 1,213.8
Sugar beet 5,977.2 298.9 7,103.9 355.2 7,259.0 362.9 6,780.0 339.0
Flax 47.5 2.4 136.3 6.8 79.2 4.0 87.7 4.4
Arable crops 84,678.0 4,233.9 89,621.1 4,481.1 110,151.3 5,507.6 94,816.8 4,740.8
Agriculture 295,100.7 14,755.0 307,889.2 15,394.5 318,361.9 15,918.1 307,117.3 15,355.9WT/ACC/LVA/36
Page 31ATTACHMENT 2
Exchange Rate Used in Calculation of all Subsidy Related Information
Exchange Rate
Year SDR Lats
1994 1 0.7997
1995 1 0.7997
1996 1 0.7997
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