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Forest Governance The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry directs and develops forest policy and legislation in Finland and participates in EU decision-making through the Government. Metsähallitus (State Forests), the Natural Resources Institute ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forest-governance
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Advisory services for rural industries The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry grants discretionary government transfers to rural advisory organisations each year upon application. The grants are targeted at measures to develop farming and other ...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/support-and-aid/discretionary-government-transfers-for-advisory-services-concerning-agriculture-and-other-rural-industries-and-for-4h-activities
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Key water legislation The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry prepares legislation relating to the water economy in cooperation with the other ministries. The responsibilities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry include the preparation an...https://mmm.fi/en/water/legislation
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Package of measures to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks The package to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks is composed of measures that promote climate-resilient forest management practices, support good productivity of managed fore...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/strategies-and-programmes/package-of-measures-to-strengthen-forest-growth-and-carbon-sinks
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Food and Agricultural 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...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/food-and-agricultural-policy
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Good use of nutrients and energy Efficient recycling of nutrients in agriculture strengthens Finland’s food security and energy self-sufficiency and improves the state of waters. The measures can also boost the solutions for a green transition tha...https://mmm.fi/en/bioeconomy/good-use-of-nutrients-and-energy
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Operational grants for nutrient cycles - promoting nutrient recycling through biogas production The operational grants for nutrient cycles that are under preparation are targeted to biogas plants producing biogas and highly processed nutrient prod...https://mmm.fi/en/bioeconomy/good-use-of-nutrients-and-energy/operational-grants-for-nutrient-cycles
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Fisheries industry The fisheries industry value chain includes entrepreneurs and businesses operating in commercial fishing, aquaculture, fish processing and fish trade. The vision of the Finnish fish promotion Programme is that in 2035, Finns wil...https://mmm.fi/en/fisheries/fisheries-industry
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Finland’s Sustainable Growth Programme: Forestry projects The Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland supports growth that is ecologically, socially and economically sustainable. Funding for the Programme comes from the one-off EU recovery packag...https://mmm.fi/en/sustainable-growth-programme1
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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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Key project of the Sipilä's Government 2015 - 2019 Making use of agricultural nutrients Recycle the nutrients – revitalise the water systems! Finland is committed to become a model country in nutrient recycling. The efficient recycling of agricult...https://mmm.fi/en/recyclenutrients
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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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Areas of expertise The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry secure domestic food production and sustainable use of renewable natural resources and create the preconditions for economic activities and well-being derived from these. Food and agricul...https://mmm.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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fi sv en Reindeer husbandry, natural means of livelihood and the Skolt Sámi Reindeer herders receive headage payments, a form of long-term national aid. The aid is available in support areas C3 and C4, and it is based on the number of living reind...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/support-for-agriculture/reindeer-husbandry-natural-means-of-livelihood-and-the-skolt-sami
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Reindeer husbandry, natural means of livelihood and the Skolt Sámi Reindeer herders receive headage payments, a form of long-term national aid. The aid is available in support areas C3 and C4, and it is based on the number of living reindeer enter...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/support-and-aid/reindeer-husbandry-natural-means-of-livelihood-and-the-skolt-sami
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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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fi sv en Farm investments The structure of agriculture is changing and new requirements are being set for the production. This means that farms must invest in new, modern production buildings or renovate the old ones to meet today’s requirements. ...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/competitiveness-of-agriculture/farm-investments
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fi sv en Local food – but of course! Local food is one of the priorities of Finnish food policy. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry prepared a Local Food Programme in collaboration with different stakeholders. It was adopted as a Government ...https://mmm.fi/en/local-food
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Natural products are an important part of Finland’s bioeconomy resource Natural products include wild berries, mushrooms, herbs, sap, ornamental plants, and raw materials for wellness and cosmetics products. The natural product sector differs from...https://mmm.fi/en/natural-products2
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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