Rural services

To prevent the spread of the disease, a containment zone was established in the area on 30 July 2026. The containment zone decision was further specified by a decision issued on 31 July 2026, and a core area was established within the containment zone, with stricter restrictions than the rest of the area.

Any wild boar found dead or appearing sick should be reported promptly. to the municipal veterinarian, who arranges sampling for the disease.

The restrictions in force in the area can be found here. The Finnish Food Authority's decision to establish an infection zone on 14 August 2026  (18.8.2026)

Soil improvement gypsum improves soil growth and protects water bodies.

The application for free plaster application in Southern Finland is open until the specified maximum amount is reached. The application area is a large part of Kymenlaakso.

This is how it works:

• Gypsum and its application are free and tax-free, and do not affect agricultural subsidies.
• The application is adjusted according to the farm's work, in the fall it is applied after harvest. Gypsum is also applied in the spring.
• Gypsum is brought to the edge of the field as close to the time of application as possible.
• An agricultural contractor tendered by the Vitality Center will handle the transportation and application of the gypsum. The gypsum is applied with a precision spreader equipped with a spreading disc.
• We recommend that when spreading in the fall, the soil be prepared at the latest before the heavy autumn rains.
• Sloping blocks and grass blocks should always be prepared during spreading.
• Direct sowing and gypsum treatment can be combined by applying gypsum in the fall before direct sowing in the spring.
• For compelling reasons (e.g. too wet field), the application of gypsum can be postponed to the following year. (6.7.2026)

The period for amending field subsidies is running from 10 June to 1 October 2026. During the amendment period, you can make extensive changes to your application.

Change your application, for example, in the following situations:

1. After applying for support, you realize that you made a mistake when filling out the application..
   • You have reported the wrong plant.
   • you have declared a plot in your application that you do not farm at all
   • you have forgotten to apply for the support or measure you intended to apply for.
2. You are unable to perform the actions in the field that you have stated in your application that you are committed to performing..
   • you will not sow anything on the plot by June 30.6th (excluding some garden plants).
   • You must graze them or manage hay and forage crops according to the conditions by 15.9 September at the latest.
3. You have performed an operation on the block that should not have been performed on the reported plant.
   • You have mowed biodiversity plants (meadow) -plant in the area declared earlier than 1.8.

(26.6.2026)

The Finnish Food Authority urges that potato crops be monitored for Colorado potato beetles throughout the growing season, both in commercial and home-grown crops. Rapid response can prevent the pest from becoming permanently established in Finland. (30.6.2026)

From 2026, in addition to the previous requirements, the records of plant protection products must include the product registration number, the name of the crop according to the EPPO code, the geographical information of the area treated and the type of use. The requirements apply to professional users of plant protection products. Instructions in accordance with the requirements have been published on the website of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency.

Write down:

• name and registration number of the plant protection product
• time of use
• the amount of dose used
• surface area of ​​the treated area
• the treated crop and its EPPO code
• processing location information, such as address, coordinates, greenhouse number, field block ID or stand pattern information
• information on whether 1) land areas, 2) enclosed spaces or plants in enclosed spaces, 3) seeds and propagating material were treated.

Also record the following information if there are time or growth phase restrictions on the use of the product:

• injection time
• BBCH growth rate or growth rate range of the crop.

Keep records for at least three years. (30.6.2026)

Welcome to learn more about exoskeletons in agriculture and gardens.

There are still many jobs in agriculture that require
lots of repetitions and ergonomics are
room for improvement. With the help of exoskeletons
can make work easier and improve
productivity. The ExoAgri project
The main goal is to bring new things to entrepreneurs.
knowledge of utilizing exoskeletons
reducing workload and
in improving productivity.
The project has tested exoskeletons
use in many agricultural and horticultural applications
work. These have included, for example, livestock husbandry
work, station milking, apple picking,
lifting sacks and cucumber crops
treetop care. Experiences have been good
for example, work that requires hands
to hold horizontally or upwards.

Time: Tue 15.9.2026 at 9:00 – 12:30

Location: Harju Learning Center, Viipurintie 50, 49980 Ravijoki,

Kiess' attic

Welcome to a low-threshold morning coffee event aimed at farmers in the South-Eastern Finland vitality centre area! The theme of the event is particularly requests for clarification, and it is organized in cooperation with the municipal cooperation areas and the region's vitality centre.

Come to the morning coffee on Thursday, August 27th starting at 9 am to hear current administration tips and observations or ask a question that's been bothering you! The event will begin with two short presentations regarding requests for clarification, after which there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. (August 18th, 2026)

You can report animal keeping, animal keeping and waste disposal sites in the electronic service of the Finnish Food Authority's animal keeper and holding register. Log in to the service with your online banking credentials.