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