- Food and agriculture
- Animals and plants
- Animal welfare
- Contagious animal diseases
- Animal medication
- Animal breeding, registration and identification
- Animal by-products and derived products
- Feeds and animal nutrition
- Fertiliser products
- Seed production, plant breeding and wild oats
- Plant propagating material
- Plant protection
- Import and export of plants
- Forests
- Rural areas
- Fisheries
- Wildlife and game
- Water
- Land surveying and spatial information
- Nature and climate
- Bioeconomy and circular economy
- Research and development
- EU and international affairs
Advisory Council
In the field of plant protection, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has established an advisory council under the Act on Protecting Plant Health and the Act on Plant Protection Products.
The tasks of the councils include monitoring developments in the field, providing statements, and submitting proposals and initiatives on relevant issues. The councils consist of members representing various stakeholders in the field of plant protection, including research institutes, advisory organisations, enterprises, producers and the administration.
Further information
Tove Jern, maatalousylitarkastaja
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ruokaosasto, Elintarviketurvallisuusyksikkö Telephone:0295162318 [email protected]
Taina Sahin, Senior Specialist
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ruokaosasto, Eläin- ja kasvinterveyden yksikkö Telephone:0295162160 [email protected]