First impact assessments of Finland’s CAP Strategic Plan started
Assessments will be conducted to examine the impact of the measures under the CAP Strategic Plan and make sure that public funds are used cost-effectively. The information produced by the assessments will be needed to guide the implementation of the CAP Plan and, in particular, to support the planning of the next financing period of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Ministers of forest-rich EU Member States gather for For Forest+ Group meeting in Finland
For Forest+ is a group dedicated to advocating for the interests of the forested Member States within the EU. Ministers from the group’s member states – Austria, France, Slovenia and Sweden – and their representatives visited Finland on the invitation of the Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah between 20 and 21 August 2024. During their visit, the ministers discussed next steps to shaping policies including the European Commission's proposal for a regulation on forest monitoring. Additionally, the delegations got insight into the Finnish forest industry and forestry.
Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs visits National Emergency Supply Agency
Sweden's Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren and Finland's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah visited the National Emergency Supply Agency on 20 August. The Finnish and Swedish Governments aim to develop economic cooperation, and exchange of information and communications related to security of supply.
Minister Essayah to attend Agriculture Ministers’ Conference in Berlin
On 20 January, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah will attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture of political decision-makers, organised by Germany in Berlin.
Finland's chairmanship of Barents Forest Sector culminated in Barents Forest Forum in Rovaniemi
The Barents Forest Forum, held on 4–5 October 2023, discussed sustainable forestry in the northern areas of Finland, Sweden and Norway. The Forum concluded Finland's two-year chairmanship of the Forest Sector.
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.
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 specifies the main objectives for forest-based business and activities until 2035.
Administrative sector
The administrative sector touches upon the everyday life of the Finns in various ways, in both work and leisure. The objective of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is to create and maintain the preconditions for sustainable and diversified use of renewable natural resources. The Ministry steers both the use of natural resources and research in the sector.
