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Finland focuses on fishing supervision in Baltic Proper

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 11.04.2019, 13:15

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Finnish Border Guard and the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for Southwest Finland carried out a joint fishing supervision operation in the southern part of the Baltic Sea on 9–20 March 2019. The pre-selected focus areas of the operation were salmon fishing and trawling for Baltic herring and sprat. Finland used...

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Water expertise a major asset for Finnish growth business and exports

Water expertise a major asset for Finnish growth business and exports

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 15.03.2019, 08:00

The key project on the blue bioeconomy has recognised the important role of water for the wellbeing of societies. There is a growing demand for solutions that save on water and energy in the bioeconomy, different sectors of the manufacturing industry, and municipal water services. This gave the inspiration to the key project on the blue bioeconomy, where funding has been provided to bold...

Hallitus ja valtio Hanketiedotteet Talous Ympäristö ja luonto

Water expertise a major asset for Finnish growth business and exports

Minister Leppä to attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture and open the International Green Week exhibition in Berlin

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 15.01.2019, 16:05

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä will visit Berlin on 16–19 January 2019. During his visit, Minister Leppä will attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture and the International Green Week exhibition, where Finland is the main partner country this year. The Minister will also have bilateral meetings with many of his colleagues from around Europe. The theme of this year’s...

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China grants first export licence for Finnish fish products

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 10.01.2019, 10:17

In connection with an export promotion visit by the Finnish Food Authority and Permanent Secretary Jaana Husu-Kallio from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, China has granted its first export licence for Finnish fish products. The export authorisation granted by the Chinese authorities is specific to certain establishments, and it currently applies to one Finnish fish product manufacturer....

Hallitus ja valtio Politiikka Ruoka ja elintarvikkeet Ympäristö ja luonto

Export licence to China for Finnish infant formula

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 09.01.2019, 08:00

China has granted for the first time an export licence to establishments of a Finnish company that manufactures infant formula. Export licence to China is a significant step forward in food trade between Finland and China. The licence was granted during the visit of Permanent Secretary Jaana Husu-Kallio in Beijing on 8 January 2019. China offers an enormous market for infant formula. So far...

Kauppa Perhe Ruoka ja elintarvikkeet Talous Ulkomaat

CEWP Conference promotes preparedness for problems in water security

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 09.11.2018, 12:27

The High-Level Conference of the China Europe Water Platform (CEWP) for water cooperation between China and the European Union sought solutions to global challenges that threaten water supply and security. The main themes of the panel discussion were the circular economy, sustainable use of natural resources, and structures of the financial basis of the water sector. The Conference in Beijing on...

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New climate resilient solutions needed fast in the Arctic

New climate resilient solutions needed fast in the Arctic

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 11.09.2018, 17:26

Press release of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Climate change impacts the Arctic regions more strongly than the other parts of the globe, and changes may also be so rapid that we fail to perceive them until they have happened. This is why in the Arctic the capacity to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change is at least equally...

Hallitus ja valtio Kotimaa Kulttuuri ja taide Matkailu Metsätalous Talous Tiede ja tutkimus Turvallisuus Ulkomaat Ympäristö ja luonto

New climate resilient solutions needed fast in the Arctic

Minister Leppä: Finland’s partnership with Grüne Woche promotes our food exports

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 11.07.2018, 16:11

In 2019 Finland will be present at Grüne Woche food fair in Berlin as a partner country. By this uniquely strong participation Finland aims for visibility as an attractive food tourism destination, land of abundant lakes and forests, and source of the purest northern flavours. Germany is one of the main destinations for Finnish food exports. Now serious efforts to promote these exports will...

Hallitus ja valtio Kauppa Maatalous Ruoka ja elintarvikkeet Ulkomaat

More than 8 000 hectares of new protected areas to Finland as 100th anniversary gifts

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 30.05.2018, 11:26

Press release of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of the Environment and Metsähallitus The campaign My Nature Gift to the Centenarian organised to celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary of independence encouraged landowners to designate their sites for protection during 2017. The surface area of these new areas totalled 3 064 hectares. In addition to this, the municipalities...

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A study shows the important economic impact of the wilderness economy for Finland

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 25.05.2018, 15:36

On Thursday 24 May 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry held a seminar on the wilderness economy as a business, where a report of the project funded from the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities was published. The report describes the current status and development prospects of business models related to the Finnish wilderness economy, which comprises recreational...

Matkailu Urheilu ja vapaa-aika Ympäristö ja luonto Yrittäjyys

Agriculture Ministers discussed the objectives of the CAP and future implementation

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 30.01.2018, 12:22

The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council met in Brussels on 29 January 2018. The main topic of the discussions was the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. Also on the agenda were the market situation of agricultural products and international trade. The Finnish representative at the meeting was Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä. In particular, the Agriculture Ministers talked...

Hallitus ja valtio Maaseutu Maatalous Ruoka ja elintarvikkeet Ympäristö ja luonto

Future agricultural policy the main topic at the Agriculture Council

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 26.01.2018, 13:31

The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meets in Brussels on 29 January 2018. This is the first meeting under the Bulgarian Presidency in spring 2018. The Agriculture Ministers will continue the discussions on the future of the common agricultural policy (CAP). The Finnish representative at the meeting is Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä. The Bulgarian Presidency will organise...

Hallitus ja valtio Maaseutu Maatalous Ruoka ja elintarvikkeet Ympäristö ja luonto

Long-term forest cooperation brings giant pandas to Finland

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland 18.01.2018, 10:30

The giant pandas Hua Bao and Jin Bao Bao, in Finnish Lumi (Snow) and Pyry (Flurry), arrived in Finland by exceptional transport from Chengdu, China on 18 January 2017. Finland became one of the few states in the world that has giant panda conservation and research cooperation with China. Placing the giant pandas in Finland is thanks to the excellent relations between the two countries and the...

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