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Rural development networks Rural development falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and the Ministry of Employment and the Economy (MEE). The MAF administers the EU-cofinanced Rural Development Programme, ...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/rural-development/rural-development-networks
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Water services and groundwater The property owner is responsible for water services and sewerage relating to the property, i.e. that there is a sufficient supply of clean water for household use and the treatment of wastewater has been organised i...https://mmm.fi/en/water/water-services-and-groundwater
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Forest Biodiversity Programme for Southern Finland (METSO) Voluntary forest protection by landowners is particularly important in Southern Finland where the network of national parks and other nature reserves is not as developed as in other parts ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/biodiversity-and-protection/metso-programme
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Organisation Forest Council The Forest Council is a body set up by the Government to represent the different uses of forests, and its task is to support the ministry in matters of forest policy that are far-reaching and of fundamental importance. ...https://mmm.fi/en/nfs2035/implementation-of-the-strategy/organisation
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International research collaboration It is important for Finland to be connected to international research networks. Developments in the EU’s research and innovation policies, in particular, have a major impact on Finnish research activities and t...https://mmm.fi/en/research-and-development/international-research-collaboration
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Research and development At the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the core task of research and development activities is to proactively produce knowledge, expertise and innovations to support decision-making, promote the competitiveness of ec...https://mmm.fi/en/research-and-development
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Rural Policy Rural policy aims for a vibrant and prosperous countryside which takes full advantage of its resources. According to the vision for rural policy rural areas are an integral element of the Finnish society and our success as a nation ru...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-policy
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Implementation of the strategy The National Forest Strategy will be implemented in 2023–2035. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry coordinates the implementation of the Forest Strategy and its monitoring. The task of the National Forest Counci...https://mmm.fi/en/nfs2035/implementation-of-the-strategy
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Water management In all tasks in the fields of agriculture, forestry, water management and fisheries, the aim is also to ensure that the status of watercourses and groundwater is good and their use is sustainable. There are a number of ways to ach...https://mmm.fi/en/water/water-resources-management
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fi sv en Rural Development A vibrant countryside is Finland’s strength. The sustainable use of renewable resources opens up enormous possibilities. Achieving economic growth requires new ways of acting and thinking. Rural areas have potential for ...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/rural-development
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Genetic resources Genetic resources that are vital for Finnish agriculture and forestry have adapted to the local natural and environmental conditions over thousands of years, which makes them unique. The conservation of genetic resources ensures ...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/genetic-resources
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fi sv en Support for rural projects Rural development projects are implemented as part of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027. The development projects funded aim to improve the rural environment from the perspective of both residents and entrepreneu...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/rural-development-projects
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26.1.2026 | Finland will join as a founding member to the new European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for the agriculture and food sectors (Agri-Food EDIC) that aims to strengthen the EU-level digital and data infrastructure in these sectors. The consortium offers a platform to the Member States for advancing multinational digital projects, enables joint investments in the digital infrastructure and promo...https://mmm.fi/en/-/finland-to-join-european-digital-infrastructure-consortium-for-agri-food
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30.1.2026 | The new European forest partnership project prepared under the lead of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry progresses. The final Grant Agreement related to the partnership is to be signed by the end of May 2026. The first call for applications for research funding should open in autumn 2026.https://mmm.fi/en/-/extensive-eu-forest-partnership-project-progresses-ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry-of-finland-has-key-role-in-coordination
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21.3.2025 | Work to ensure the security of supply and growth in food exports and the forest-based bioeconomy is making good progress. A growth package of EUR 10 million was introduced last spring, and EUR 5.7 million of this will be targeted to promoting food exports and developing value chains in the food sector in 2025.https://mmm.fi/en/-/growth-package-for-bioeconomy-boosts-growth-of-added-value-and-improves-security-of-supply
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12.3.2025 | The last projects of the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures ended at the end of 2024. The implementation of the knowledge and climate change resilient solutions produced in the package of 180 measures will continue and be further intensified through cooperation in different parts of the country. The processes to support this include the activities of the National Climate Unit of the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres).https://mmm.fi/en/-/catch-the-carbon-package-of-climate-measures-from-developing-knowledge-and-skills-to-promoting-actions-through-cooperation
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8.-10.9. Organizer of the Event: Consulate General of Finland, Shanghaihttps://mmm.fi/tapahtumat/2026-09-08/food-sector-growth-program-networking-event-cifit
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29.5.2024 | Policy Brief BARISTA Advanced tools for breeding BARley for Intensive and SusTainable Agriculture under climate change scenarios New breeding strategies: Breeding today that takes into account future climatic conditions Toolkits: • Predictive mode...https://mmm.fi/documents/1410837/212591044/Policy_brief_BARISTA_4213274_1_1.PDF/08f4ae22-4640-33b6-43ad-cebb88ae5dda?t=1716969004931
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Promoting food exports The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry participates in export promotion activities within its branch of administration through the Team Finland network. The network brings together all operators promoting Finland’s externa...https://mmm.fi/en/promoting-food-exports
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Helmi Habitats Programme – safeguarding biodiversity through cooperation The Helmi Habitats Programme, run jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Ministry of the Environment, strengthens the biodiversity of Finnish nature and secu...https://mmm.fi/en/helmi-programme