The Rural Support Service is proud of the achievements of its clients and the successful implementation of projects co-financed by European Union funds.
Rojupes Silmači farm has been operating in the region of Talsi for more than 30 years. Founded in 1994, it has been dairy farming since its foundation, as well as grain farming. In 2025, the herd consists of 156 cattle, including 71 dairy cows. More than 160 ha of agricultural land is managed, growing agricultural grains for food and feed grains for animals.
The farm has successfully implemented several projects co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), gradually becoming more modern. For example, in the livestock sector, the project "Modernisation of dairy infrastructure" was implemented in 2023, a new barn with equipment was built and a milking robot was purchased. The project has implemented innovative solutions for the use of precision technology in livestock farming, with the milking robot ensuring accurate feeding and milking, monitoring the cows' insemination schedule and the health status of the animals. Rojupes Silmači is the first farm in Latvia with DeLaval flexible sleeping circles. The working environment is well-organised and the farm territory is well landscaped.
The farm has also implemented other modern solutions with the help of projects: a telescopic handler and a mower were purchased in 2011, a manure storage was built in 2014 and a skid steer loader and a green-mass winnower were purchased in 2016.
The achievements of Rojupes Silmači farm are also highly appreciated in the municipality, for example, in 2024 the farm won the nomination "Farmer of the Year" in the competition "Talsi Municipality Entrepreneurs of the Year Award".
Rojupes Silmači is a family owned farm that will not stop at what has already been achieved. Currently with the change of generations, owner Nikolajs Kirilovs is introducing his son Kaspars Kirilovs to the work, as knowledge is the most important asset for successful further work.
