Research priorities in the Finnish organic food and farming sector in 2025-2030

Abstract

The ambitious growth targets for production, consumption and exports by 2030 for Finland’s organic sector are described in the National Programme for Organic Production. Research-based information to support the development of production and to provide consumers with verification of the added value of organic production is needed to achieve these targets. Additionally, information about the role of organic production in a more sustainable food systems is also needed. This publication aims to describe the Finnish organic food and farming sector’s research priorities for 2025–2030. Scarcity of research funding, challenges in the sustainability of the food system and the ambitious growth targets set in the organic sector all necessitate identification of research priorities. From the perspective of organic business, research resources should be directed to the central questions for development of organic production in Finland and with a consideration for internationally high-quality research. Finnish research of organic production also addresses global research questions and information needs. It supports the transition of all agricultural production towards more sustainable and ethical production methods.