Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

News

News and press releases of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.

14.8.2020

Faculty-specific instructions concerning the exceptional circumstances due to the coronavirus outbreak at the University of Helsinki

On this page you can find updated Faculty-specific instructions for studying, teaching and telecommuting. This page will be updated whenever...

5.7.2021

Life science news

Potential of faba beans, rich in protein, has been unlocked

Faba beans have been an excellent source of food protein since pre-historic times, but about 5% of people, mostly from regions where malaria has...

8.6.2021

Life science news

Insects play a major role in food security – both as pests and as pollinators

Ian Hardy started in April as the Professor of Agricultural Entomology at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.

20.5.2021

Sustainability news

Does cattle grazing have future in Finnish dairy production?

The new Graze-WELL project will harness the expertise of specialists at the University of Helsinki and the Natural Resources Institute of...

12.5.2021

Life science news

Kaisa Rissanen received a dissertation award from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

The results of the award-winning dissertation refine the understanding of the role of boreal coniferous forests in mitigating climate change.

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Events

3.9. 2021

Nina Pirttioja: Sensitivity of Cereal Yields to Climate Change: Estimating Risks and Exploring Adaptation

Fri 3.9.2021 13:00-15:00 Metsätieteiden talo, Raisio-sali, LS B2,...

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Science-based perspectives and methods for meeting future challenges in agriculture, food production and forestry

The internationally competitive research of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry provides science-based perspectives and methods for responding to future challenges in agriculture, food production and forestry in Finland as well as globally. We offer you an education that provides you with all the necessary skills for a career in research or business related to our fields.