Authorities intensify efforts to combat animal diseases along the Russian border
The authorities are introducing new actions to prevent dangerous animal diseases, including African swine fever, from spreading to Finland. The first Finnish customs dog that sniffs out foodstuffs started at the Vaalimaa border crossing on 14 June. The dog searches unauthorised foods of animal origin that travellers may have with them. New large information boards, guides and posters have been placed at the Vaalimaa border crossing, as well as food waste containers where passengers may leave foods of animal origin.
Low use of antibiotics and pesticides shown in the statistics - international comparison proves the strengths of Finnish food production
The statistical comparison made by the Natural Resources Institute Finland tells how Finnish food production is placed in international comparison in the light of tens of indicators. The Foodfacts website gives information on pesticide and antibiotic residues and production practices by food categories. The website is published in the Finnish, Swedish and English language, and it serves to support Finnish companies operating on the domestic and international food market to highlight the strengths of their products.
Permanent Secretary Jaana Husu-Kallio's speech at the European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference in Helsinki
Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues and Friends, It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to be here in this important and interesting conference, where we can share information on scientific research results and novel practices, and significantly advance nutrient circulation in all our countries.
Agriculture Ministers to discuss trading practices and food waste
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council will convene in Luxembourg on 16 April 2018. The Finnish representative at the meeting is Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä. The topics on the agenda include food waste and the Commission’s draft directive to fight unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.
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Responsibly from farm to fork Quality work, responsibility and traceability efforts, domestic chain, food culture, food chain projects, organic production -
A national strategy to combat invasive alien species The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for the overall coordination of alien species matters in Finland. -
Recycle nutrients for clear waters 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. -
Local food – but of course! 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.
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.