Maximum number of seasonal workers from non-EU countries increases by 4,500

29.5.2020 20.08
In its informal meeting on 29 May, the Government revised the maximum number of seasonal workers needed for harvesting by agricultural and horticultural enterprises. The Government decided that in addition to the entry of 4,500 seasonal workers, on which a decision was made earlier, a further 4,500 seasonal workers from third countries can come to Finland to meet the needs in primary production starting on 1 June.

The EU Biodiversity Strategy sets ambitious targets – the measures must take into account overall sustainability and different circumstances in the Member States

20.5.2020 21.21
On 20 May 2020, the European Commission published a new Biodiversity Strategy aimed at halting the loss of biodiversity by 2030. Many of the strategy's initiatives concern the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, including agriculture and forestry, fisheries and water management.

EU’s new Farm to Fork Strategy a step towards developing a sustainable European food system

20.5.2020 19.32
The Farm to Fork Strategy published by the European Commission on 20 May 2020 aims for an even fairer, healthier and more environmentally-friendly European food system. As shown by its title, the comprehensive strategy covers the whole food chain from primary production to consumption, and it should also serve as a model for developing a more sustainable global food system.

Food safety risks on the agenda of the EFSA meeting in Helsinki

18.9.2019 13.44
During the meeting, the Finnish Food Authority will present its risk assessment activities to the Advisory Forum of the European Food Safety Authority EFSA. Comprehensive discussions will be held on topical food safety issues, including new details relating to the assessment of the effects of combined exposure to multiple chemicals. The meeting in Helsinki on 18–19 September 2019 will be chaired by Bernhard Url, Executive Director of EFSA.

Customs enhances the combat against African swine fever – Customs trains a food detector dog for Helsinki Airport

13.8.2019 10.00
Customs enhances the combat against African swine fever by training a new customs dog to detect foodstuffs of animal origin at Helsinki Airport. The new food detector dog will be placed at Helsinki Airport, because the African swine fever had spread to Asia in the last years and because a great number of passengers travel from Asia to Finland.

See also

Rural Development Programme

Rural Development Programme

Rural Development Programme is a tool for making the Finnish countryside a better place to live in.

See more

Cadastral system and surveying

Cadastral system and surveying

The cadastral register and the title and mortgage register are maintained through land survey operations and registration decisions.

See more

National Forest Strategy

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.

See more