The Student Applied Research Seminar
On November 29th, the LBTU Malnava College hosted the Student Applied Research Seminar, where students from the study programs "Entrepreneurship in Agriculture," "Automotive Transport," and "Agronomy" presented their research findings.
The seminar was opened by the Deputy Director of the College for Studies and Research, Karīne Laganovska. During the plenary session, agronomist Juris Gruduls presented the results of the project "Strawberry cultivation technology using substrate heating in high tunnels, with or without additional lighting, and optimal plant density evaluation in high tunnels for maximum yield increase." Additionally, Anda Rūtenberga-Āva, a lecturer at LBTU Malnava College, discussed the topic "Variety - the most important element for increasing the profitability of agronomy." Vilma Keiša, a lecturer at LBTU Malnava College, and agronomist Juris Gruduls presented the results of the project "Development of assessment methodologies for greenhouse complex lighting systems." Furthermore, students from the "Automotive Transport" program shared their experiences with the Erasmus+ teacher and student exchange mobility program at Kaunas University of Technology.
The seminar featured four working sections led by lecturers from LBTU Malnava College.
In the section on "Improving Plant Productivity and Quality," students explored various ways to enhance plant productivity and ensure high-quality yields. Research included new cultivation methods, the use of fertilizers, and biotechnologies that promote plant health and increase yields.
In the "Efficiency of Production and Service Provision, Company Competitiveness, and Modernization: Livestock Farming" section, students focused on optimizing processes in production and service provision. They investigated effective management models, automation possibilities, and technological innovations that improve efficiency and reduce costs. The section also discussed company competitiveness in the livestock farming sector, covering the benefits of modernization, the introduction of technological innovations in livestock farming, and the promotion of sustainable practices.
In the "Efficiency of Production and Service Provision, Company Competitiveness, and Modernization: Agronomy" section, students addressed significant opportunities to enhance competitiveness in agronomy. Research topics included innovative agricultural methods, technological innovations, and market trends.
In the section on "Technological Research of Powertrain," students concentrated on the results of technological research related to powertrains. They analyzed the latest technologies and the impact of powertrains on various environmental factors, exploring maintenance practices and defect possibilities.
Students presented their research results, shared insights, and answered questions according to the themes of their sections. This engagement facilitated knowledge exchange and provided insights into various spheres related to efficiency and modernization.