Luke (Natural Resources Institute Finland)

Luke, the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luonnonvarakeskus), is Finland’s national research institute responsible for generating and communicating knowledge on the sustainable use of natural resources including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food. Based in Helsinki with research facilities across the country, Luke employs a large multidisciplinary team and conducts applied research addressing the most pressing challenges in sustainable food and land management. Luke’s agricultural research covers topics such as organic farming, precision agriculture, soil carbon sequestration, climate change adaptation, plant genetics, animal nutrition, and the environmental performance of different farming systems. The institute develops practical decision-support tools and guidance for farmers, advisors, and policymakers, contributing to evidence-based agricultural policy in Finland. Luke collaborates extensively with universities, European research networks, and international organizations, contributing Finnish data and expertise to global scientific knowledge. The institute also produces essential statistics on Finnish agriculture, forestry, and fishing, providing a factual basis for public debate and strategic planning.