Assets
Lithuania
wheat, rape seed, beans, barley, vicia, maize, buckwheat, grass
approx. 3,000 ha
15 persons
42-44 (scale 0-60),
80 % clay,
20 % sandy clay
12,000 t
6.1 °C
Winter: -4,6 °C
Summer: 16.3 °C
750 mm per year
Winter rape seed:
Aug-Aug
Winter wheat: Aug-Oct
0-50 cm
70 cm
(maximum 120 cm)
22 days per year
NW or East in the summer
1,650 h per year
May-Aug 7-8 hours/day
Nov-Jan 1 hours/day
This versatile cereal grain is the
most widely grown and most
important grain in the world. It
used to make a wide range of
foods including flour, bread and
pasta.
Rapeseed, also known as
canola, is a type of plant that is
grown for its seeds, which are
used to produce canola oil
which is a very popular cooking
oil.
Beans are a type of legume
that are grown for their edible
seeds. They are a good source
of plant-based protein, making
them a popular choice for
vegetarians and vegans.
Resistant to drought, this cereal
grain is a good source of fibre,
protein, and various nutrients
like selenium, manganese, and
phosphorous.
This legume is a versatile and nutrient-rich crop that improves soil quality, supports sustainable farming, and is great for human consumption.
Maize (corn) has a long cultivation history and is versatile since it can be used fresh, dried, or ground into flour. It’s also a valuable source of animal feed and biofuel.
Buckwheat is a healthy, gluten-free pseudo-grain with similar uses and nutrition as traditional grains.
Grass is vital for many ecosystems and essential in agriculture, providing forage and improving soil health. Humans also use it for food, fiber, recreation, and fuel.
FARM MANAGER ZIDIKAI
With an agricultural apprenticeship and a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Kiel University of Applied Sciences, Christian’s career has spanned a variety of professions, from self-employment in agricultural service companies to crop advisor, biogas plant supervisor and field manager. Since 2019, he joined the Northgro family and has been supporting the agricultural business as a farm manager in Nordicagra. What he likes the most about his work is that he is involved in every process happening on the farm, be it with the employees or the produce.
“The earth is not a gift from our parents, it’s a loan from our children.“
