Nearly one million euros granted to support digital solutions for the blue bioeconomy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for South Savo have granted nearly one million euros in support for digital blue bioeconomy solutions. The goal of the funding is to promote technological innovations and digital development in blue bioeconomy business. The projects receiving funding aim to find solutions in various areas, including automatic gathering and broader, smarter utilisation of data.
Travel around the world with fish
Does the French classic bouillabaisse make your mouth water, or would you prefer a spicy Asian-style fish soup? National Fish Soup Day brings Finns to the table to enjoy this delicious, versatile dish. This year, National Fish Soup Day takes us on a culinary journey with the theme of “Fish soup from the cuisines of the world".
Minister Leppä to attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture and open the International Green Week exhibition in Berlin
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä will visit Berlin on 16–19 January 2019. During his visit, Minister Leppä will attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture and the International Green Week exhibition, where Finland is the main partner country this year. The Minister will also have bilateral meetings with many of his colleagues from around Europe.
Working group preparing the Management Plan for the Wolf Population discusses multi-species population management
The working group preparing the Management Plan for the Wolf Population discussed multi-species management of large carnivore and cervid populations that takes into account the interdependencies and relationships between the species. They also explored the theme from the perspective of social and economic impacts.
Recycle nutrients for clear waters – the videos show you how!
What could ecologically intensive agriculture really be like? What do common reed and chicken poop have in common? How does the internationally awarded innovation for wastewater treatment work? Watch the videos and learn about these and other actions in Finland done for the benefit of nutrient recycling and water protection!
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Quality work, responsibility and traceability efforts, domestic chain, food culture, food chain projects, organic production
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for the overall coordination of alien species matters in Finland.
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Finland is committed to become a model country in nutrient recycling. The efficient recycling of agricultural nutrients will improve the health of the water systems, reinforce food security and create new business opportunities.
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Local food is one of the priorities of Finnish food policy. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has prepared a Local Food Programme in collaboration with different stakeholders.Local food – but of course!
See also
Rural Development Programme
Rural Development Programme is a tool for making the Finnish countryside a better place to live in.
Cadastral system and surveying
The cadastral register and the title and mortgage register are maintained through land survey operations and registration decisions.
National Forest Strategy
Finland’s National Forest Strategy, adopted by the Government in February 2015, specifies the main objectives for forest-based business and activities until 2025.