The organization Zemnieku saeima believes that this is one of the lowest indicators in the European Union. According to preliminary calculations, Latvian farmers will be able to receive about 10 euros per hectare, while in several countries of so-called Old Europe, payments will range from 15 to 30 euros. Expert of the organization Valters Zelčs believes that this approach reduces the competitiveness of Baltic agrarians. According to him, important features of Latvia were not taken into account when distributing funds — high dependence on imported fertilizers and limited availability of organic fertilizers. Additional costs for the industry are also related to the abandonment of previous markets after the start of the war in Ukraine. Latvian farms had to switch to more expensive alternative supplies, which hit them harder than farmers in several other EU countries. According to Zemnieku saeima, the rise in prices of mineral fertilizers, taking into account the carbon adjustment mechanism CBAM, may cost Latvian agrarians about 16 million euros by the end of the year. For comparison, France will receive 107 million euros, Poland — 66 million, Germany — 60 million, Spain — 50 million, Italy — 45 million euros. The European Commission has allowed countries to additionally allocate up to 200% of the received support from national budgets, however, Zemnieku saeima notes that wealthier states may take advantage of this opportunity much more actively, thereby further supporting their farmers. Payments to agrarians in EU countries must be completed by February 28, 2027.