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Development policy and food security The International Affairs unit coordinates development policy and food security issues at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. In 2015, current issues include the intergovernmental negotiations on global d...https://mmm.fi/en/eu-and-international-affairs/development-policy-and-food-security
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fi sv en Food policy Food policy creates the preconditions for the competitiveness and diversity of primary production, food safety, security of supply, and the operation of the food industry in Finland. It also helps to promote welfare in society...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/policy/food-policy
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fi sv en Food and agriculture The aim is to ensure the production and safety of food, creating a responsible food chain. High-quality food – vibrant countryside Policy » Policy, strategies and programmes Support and aid » The purpose of the aids a...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture
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fi sv en Development of the food chain The Finnish food chain provides the consumers with a broad range of safe, high-quality products and services. The food chain comprises the food sector as a whole. Producers, industry, trade, food services, co...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/responsibly-from-farm-to-fork/development-of-the-food-chain
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17.9.2025 | “A living and attractive countryside is extremely important for farming and food production in the future. Farmers need a community, services, infrastructure and other entrepreneurs around them.” This is what Minister Sari Essayah said as she spoke at the EU’s Rural Pact Conference on Tuesday. Minister Essayah had been invited to speak about Finland’s experiences from the implementation of the implementat...https://mmm.fi/en/-/minister-essayah-at-eu-conference-living-countryside-is-indispensable-for-food-production-and-security
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7.10.2025 | Finland will host the annual seminar of NATO’s Food and Agriculture Planning Group (FAPG) in Helsinki on 7–8 October 2025. The seminar is primarily aimed at the Finnish members of the FAPG, and its focus is on hybrid threats and critical infrastructure protection.https://mmm.fi/en/-/nato-s-food-and-agriculture-planning-group-to-meet-in-helsinki-to-develop-hybrid-threat-resilience-in-food-and-water-sector
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Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Germany joins For Forest Group+ of forested EU countries as its eighth member Type: Press release Publication date: 1.4.2026 13.17 Minister Essayah to join Team Finland trade mission to Moro...https://mmm.fi/en/press-releases
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry sets out vision to make Finland leader in bioeconomy The aim of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is that Finland will be the leader in a sustainable bioeconomy in 2035. The Ministry is working towards t...https://mmm.fi/en/task-and-objectives
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EU and international affairs International issues are dealt with by all of the ministry’s departments and within almost all of our units. Preparation of EU affairs » The central government has a special system for coordinating EU affairs. Decision...https://mmm.fi/en/eu-and-international-affairs
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10.11.2025 | On the opening day of COP30 in Belém, the Nordic Ministers for Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Food, and Forestry present a ministerial declaration that underlines the potential of food systems and bioeconomy to address climate change through both mitigation and adaptation.https://mmm.fi/en/-/cop30-nordic-declaration-addresses-the-role-of-food-systems-and-bioeconomy-to-counter-climate-change
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Energy and climate change policy Climate change is a global problem that requires low-emission solutions and adaptation to the change at different levels of society. Energy production is highly significant in this. With regard to energy the key is...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/energy-and-climate-policy
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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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News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Forest partnership coordinated by Finland brings European forest organisations together Type: News item Publication date: 24.10.2025 11.28 Minister Essayah spoke in Brussels: Bioeconomy means opportun...https://mmm.fi/en/news
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Rural areas A vibrant countryside is Finland’s strength. Rural Development Unit » Rural Development Unit. Rural development » A vibrant countryside is Finland’s strength. Rural proofing » The aim of rural proofing is to improve the quality of deci...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas
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Bioeconomy and circular economy In the bioeconomy, renewable resources are used to produce nutrition, energy, products and services. The main goal of the bioeconomy and circular economy is to conserve natural resources and utilise materials effici...https://mmm.fi/en/bioeconomy
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Latest press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Germany joins For Forest Group+ of forested EU countries as its eighth member Type: Press release Publication date: 1.4.2026 13.17 Minister Essayah to join Team Finland trade mission ...https://mmm.fi/en/current-issues
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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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National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2030 The Government approved the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2030 in December 2022. The implementation started in spring 2023. Government report on the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 203...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/climate-change-adaptation/national-climate-change-adaptation-plan-2030
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Recycled fertilisers solve tough problemshttps://mmm.fi/en/-/recycled-fertilisers-solve-tough-problems
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Blogs RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) The Renewable Nature of Finland – A World of Opportunity The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has renewed its administrative branch strategy. The main ingredients are sti ... 21.3.2019 When there...https://mmm.fi/en/blogs