Agriculture

Agricultural policy

Agriculture and food production must constantly enhance the efficiency of operations and adapt to changes in the market, prices and demand.

Profitability of agriculture

The Natural Resources Institute Finland’s profitability accountancy monitors the economic development of agricultural enterprises in Finland.

Development of the rural areas

More than a third of Finns have a dual identity: they feel that they are both urban and rural.

Developing rural enterprises

The size of agricultural basic production companies is increasing, and the number of other multi-sectoral small companies is increasing.

Grass production

Grass farming plays a key role in the profitability and competitiveness of Finnish agriculture.

Production of field crops

Finland is an important producer and exporter of grain.

Plant improvement

Plant improvement refers to the process of enhancing the characteristics of a plant species, giving rise to a new variety.

Plant protection

Plant protection is an important part of the risk management of plant production.

Animal breeding

Animal breeding is a central instrument in improving the competitiveness of agriculture, environmental sustainability and the well-being of animals.

Animal feeds and feeding

Balanced feeding promotes the well-being of the livestock, improves the economics of animal production and makes the use of nutrients more efficient.

Milk production

Milk production is the most important source of livelihood in the rural areas, and it maintains the population and vitality of the rural areas.

Beef production

The role of beef breed animals is to produce the remaining portion of the total beef production.

Pork meat production

Luke’s pig research involves extensive cooperation with the meat and feed industry, guidance, teaching and administration.

Poultry husbandry

Luke’s poultry research is focused in particular on improving the health and well-being of birds, using new feed ingredients and increasing automation on farms.

Fur production

Fur research is targeted at the welfare of production animals and the environmental effects of production.

Reindeer husbandry

Reindeer herding is a traditional and, at the same time, a modern natural source of livelihood.