In most parts of Finland, agricultural production is highly specialised in livestock production. The future development of the agri-food sector depends to a large extent not only on trends in domestic demand and diets, but also the development of export demand and the success of the food industry in export markets. So far, there is no indication that the focus on livestock is declining.
This project will involve assessing the potential for Finland to move towards more climate-efficient agriculture and food production. This could mean both a shift towards a more varied, plant-based diet and crop production in line with demand, and the production of livestock products with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The aim is to form an overall picture of how Finnish agriculture as a whole could change if realistic opportunities for and obstacles to climate-efficient agriculture, as identified by operators, are taken into account. This project supports much-needed discussion on options for future food production and agriculture.
- Project results estimated to be complete: April 2026
- Panel member responsible: Research Professor Heikki Lehtonen
- Involved in the project: Natural Resources Institute Finland, the Finnish Environment Institute and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare