The Finnish Food Authority works for the good of humans, animals and plants, supports the vitality of the agricultural sector, and develops and maintains information systems.
The Finnish Food Authority began its operations on 1 January 2019 when the Finnish Food Safety Authority, the Agency for Rural Affairs and part of the IT services of the National Land Survey of Finland were merged into one single Authority. The Authority operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and its head office is located in Seinäjoki. The Finnish Food Authority’s activities cover the entirety of Finland, and the Authority employs almost one thousand experts and professionals in nearly 20 locations.
Role in the project:
FFA will analyse regulatory and policy matters relating to livestock tracking: Identify near-future needs, expectations and requirements regarding data and data management by competent authorities. Enhance capacities in policy monitoring and evaluation in the field of agriculture, environment, climate, and sustainable finance. Explore possibilities of novel sensors and technologies for livestock tracking.