FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN LATVIA: LOCAL FOOD VERSUS IMPORTED FOOD

The issue of food self-sufficiency is becoming topical in cases military and economic cataclysms. In addition, increasing attention being paid to environmental aspects, e.g., reduction greenhouse gases. These aspects call for research into countries' capacity provide their citizens. Self-sufficiency began the early 20th century continues this day. However, scientists have no agreement on methodology according which index calculated. study, formula calculating ratio was clarified. goal study improve ratio. To achieve purpose several tasks been set: 1) get acquainted with scientific topic; 2) theoretically analyse obtained information; 3) develop a more precise method self-sufficiency, accurately reflects proportion local consumption. Available statistical data mathematical calculation were used study. Relatively small countries tend be exposed external conditions, also linked self-sufficiency. Therefore, it concluded that Latvia can supply its society types products fully. updated SSR provides accurate information calculates consumption export volume dependence imported products.