Irina Pilvere | Agrarian Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Irina Pilvere |  Agrarian Economics |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia

Irina Pilvere is a distinguished academic and researcher with a focus on agrarian economics, rural and regional development, and the Common Agricultural Policy. She has held prominent leadership positions, including Rector and Professor at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU). Her extensive career spans over three decades in higher education, state institutions, and scientific research.

Profile:

Education:

PhD in Economics, Latvia University of Agriculture (1998-2001) Master of Social Sciences in Economics, Latvia University of Agriculture (1992)

Professional Experience:

  • Rector and Professor, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (July 2014 – June 2024)
    • Managed university operations, taught agrarian economics, led scientific projects.
  • Dean and Professor, Faculty of Economics, Latvia University of Agriculture (September 2006 – June 2014)
    • Administered faculty operations, taught, and led research initiatives.
  • Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, Latvia University of Agriculture (January 2006 – August 2006)
    • Specialized in agrarian economics and rural development.
  • Director, Rural Support Service, Ministry of Agriculture (January 2000 – January 2006)
    • Managed EU CAP support payments and rural development programs.
  • Deputy of State Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture (September 1993 – December 1999)
    • Oversaw agriculture, fisheries, and forestry budget planning.

Honours and Awards:

  • Medal of the Ministry of Agriculture “For Assiduity”
  • Three-Star Order Third Class
  • Various acknowledgments from the Latvian Academy of Sciences, LUA, and international institutions

Professional Memberships:

  • Latvian Academy of Science – True Member
  • Latvian Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science – True Member and Vice President
  • Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists (NJF)
  • Member of various editorial boards and scientific committees

 Agrarian Economics Research Focus:

Irina Pilvere is a leading researcher in agrarian economics, focusing on the economic aspects of agriculture, rural development, and policy-making. Her work encompasses the following key areas:

  1. Common Agricultural Policy (CAP):
    • Pilvere’s research extensively covers the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy, analyzing its impact on agricultural productivity, rural development, and regional economic growth.
    • She has managed projects related to the evaluation and implementation of CAP support payments, contributing to policy adjustments that benefit rural communities.
  2. Sustainable Agricultural Practices:
    • Her studies often explore sustainable practices in agriculture, aiming to enhance environmental conservation while ensuring economic viability for farmers.
    • Projects such as “Evaluation of Organic Soils in Latvia Agriculture” focus on efficient land use and the sustainable management of agricultural resources.
  3. Rural and Regional Development:
    • Pilvere’s research addresses the socio-economic development of rural areas, investigating investment opportunities, infrastructure development, and the socio-economic impact of agricultural policies.
    • Her work includes projecting agriculture development in Latvia, utilizing advanced modeling tools to forecast and strategize for future growth.
  4. Bioeconomy:
    • As part of her broader economic research, Pilvere is involved in bioeconomy projects, which aim to integrate biological resources and processes into economic practices for sustainable growth.
    • She managed subprojects under the Horizon 2020 BioMonitor initiative, which supports the development of a European Bioeconomy.

Publication Top Notes:

  • When pesticide reduction objectives meet business as usual: Possible impacts on the crop sector in Latvia
  • Assessment of the inclusion of a feed additive of sodium humate derived from freshwater sapropel in diets for broiler chickens
  • Biogas production European Union and national regulatory enactments and regulations in Latvia
  • Development trends and challenges in beef cattle breeding in Latvia
  • The Baltic States’ stock market development dynamics
  • Predictable and stable tax policy for the bioeconomy sector
  • Replacement of non-renewable resources with sustainable bioresources in public procurement in Latvia
  • Result-oriented efficient and sustainable resource management in forestry in Latvia
  • LASAM Model: An Important Tool in the Decision Support System for Policymakers and Farmers