Finland is a northern nation with a long, cold winter. Because of this, some people believe that the country is unsuitable for profitable agriculture. For others, it is important that the nation retains a degree of self-sufficiency and does not rely completely on foods produced outside its borders. Some people favor local and organic foods.

There is a lot of agriculture in Finland. Cereals and dairy are the most important Finnish agricultural products. In addition, agriculture is an important employer for many Finns.

Agriculture is important for the Finnish economy, although we cannot be completely autonomous.