RIGA International Latgale Region beekeepers conference was held in the municipality of Rezekne

Beekeeping, like cereals, fruit-growing or livestock farming, is one of the agricultural subsectors whose significance cannot be revalued because, in addition to the production of direct beekeeping products, honey, pollen, bee bread, propolis, wax etc., bees carry out significant work in the pollination of agricultural crops and other plants; it is an important economic sector!
On 22 February, in the framework of the State Rural Network event, THE RIGA International Latgale Region beekeeper conference was held in the municipality of Rezekne. Traditionally, the beekeepers of Latgale region met to discuss developments in the beekeeping sector, strengthen mutual cooperation between Latgale regional departments and promote closer cooperation with beekeepers of neighbouring countries.
The conference was organised in the premises of the municipality of Rezekne. More than 150 participants in the conference from the neighboring and further regions of Latvia and neighbouring countries were met by the Rēzekne Municipality and Domestic Manufacturers (honey, apples, bread, Vienna, fish, cheeses, tea, coffee), honey tastes from the Rēzekne division beekeepers, as well as a small but impressive beekeeper's own beekeeping stock exhibition.
The conference was opened by Jānis Troška, executive director of the municipality of Rezekne, who was followed by a handful welcome to the conference participants of the “Skonai” studio of Rezekne.
Following developments in the beekeeping sector in the world, the country and the Latgale region, as well as taking into account the development of the sector in the region, trends and needs, a conference is held annually. In 2016, there was a talk about opportunities for beekeeping in Latgale, 2017 for honey exports, 2018 for the use of beekeeping products in the recapitalisation. This year the focus was on the quality of honey, their potential factors and opportunities for improving the quality of honey. With the development of beekeeping in the former Rēzekne district and the development of the division, he was introduced by Peter Spagls, with his experience sharing the Rēzekne division beekeepers Vitalijs Spruga V. (z/s lapegles, Lendžu parish) and Žanis Jesko (Dzipshu honey, Nagļu parish). With reports on their activities and beekeeping trends in their countries, the Estonian Jānis Toul (Jaanus Tull), Russian Ivan Pigarev, Dmitry Kulagin, Пигарев Иван, and Belarusian Viktor Spirifonov (Спиридонов Виктор), with their presence, were honoured by colleagues from Lithuania. Gitrs Rotchenkov (SIA SnapTest.LV), Jānis Trops (LBB researcher), Juris Šteiselis (LBB Council President) spoke about the potential causes of the hunt and the possibilities for preventing it. As a result of his significant activity in the preservation of beekeeping historic heritage, the Artis krasti (Museum of Mish honey, Alūksne novo) was introduced to the preservation of beekeeping.
As a final work day, a beautiful excursion of guides in a Jewish-style pearl – Lūznavas manor.
After hearing the views and opinions of many participants in the conference, the conference was held in honour and everyone agreed that this kind of event should continue.
On December 12, 1929, the first Latgale beekeeper congress was held in Rēzekne, which was organised by the Union of Agricultural Society of Latgale. The members of Congress have been addressed by Bishop N.Ranan. The event was held in Rezekne, People's Palace. The press informs that all 700 rooms were busy.
The organisers express gratitude to everyone who supported and helped the event and everyone who arrived!
Organized: Latvian beekeeping association
Supported by: Municipality of Rezekne, SIA Latvian Rural Consultation and Education Centre, Establishment LEARN (Rural Economy Development in Rezekne District), Lūznavas Manor, Cruel honey, SIA Dore M., Rēzekne division beekeepers.
Material prepared by: Žanis Jesko, photo: Andrejs Yesko