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At MAA-akatemia, advisory always starts from your needs

Our advisors resolve practical situations together with you. When needed, you can have a whole team develop your farm and decision-making strategically and with a long-term perspective.

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On a farm, continuous development is the starting point and part of everyday life. The development work can be based on a reaction to changed situations or it can start from the farmer himself. Usually it is both.
 
MAA Academy offers farmers advice that focuses on the situation of the farm in question.
 
The advice path is built according to the needs of the farmer and the farm. Advice can start with individual advice focused on a specific theme, or expand into comprehensive and long-term transition planning.
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In what situations does advisory help?

  • Decision support and practical problem-solving. When you need an outside expert perspective to support your choices.

  • Unexpected situations. When facing an issue that demands rapid response.

  • Strategic planning. When you want to develop farm operations and improve profitability long-term and holistically

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What do we specialize in?

  • MAA-akatemia advisors are multidisciplinary experts with solid experience in practical farming.​​
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  • ​With us you will find experts in, among others: land growth condition, economy and management, arable farming, livestock production, grazing, horticulture and the development of diverse farms.
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  • You can contact us even if you are just planning to start farming.
You can contact us or our experts directly.

You can also complete a self-assessment to map your farm's current situation and receive recommendations for needed advisory steps.
Suodata teemojen mukaan
Philipp Mayer

040-9306406

philipp.mayer@maa-akatemia.fi

I teach and advise farmers on visual soil assessment and biological soil care. Through practical diagnostics like the spade test, I help farmers read their soil and implement effective regenerative measures.

grazing systems | regenerative farming | soil health | farm innovations and experiments | farm management | livestock production | farm economics | pain points

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Erkki Vihonen

040-9360377

erkki.vihonen@maa-akatemia.fi

I specialize in regenerative farming and organic production techniques that help manage markets, weeds, and maintain soil health. With 15 years of consulting experience and constantly updated knowledge, I bring tangible support and benefits to my clients.

regenerative farming | soil health | experimentation and technology | field farming | farm economics | organic production

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Kimmo Englund

040-5391400

kimmoenglund@gmail.com

I provide advisory and training on market gardening, plant nutrition, and various soil themes. I cultivate biointensively on a micro-scale garden farm where, in addition to diverse food production, I trial various growing, soil improvement, and plant protection methods. I especially help new growers find their way into diverse market gardening, living soil, and sustainable food production.

market gardening | soil biology | permaculture and perennial systems | soil measurements | direct sales | plant health and nutrition

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Aleksis Kyrö

050-5879146

aleksis.kyro@maa-akatemia.fi

I work as a farm advisor and influencer in the agricultural sector. I bring together different actors in the food system, understanding their starting points in the food chain. In my work, I think broadly: people, i.e. consumers, for whom food is a basic right. I also understand that food production is an economic activity that requires profitability. People are part of nature, so we must also be connected to nature - not by controlling it, but by respecting it.

changes of ownership | livestock production | arable farming | organic production, subsidies and taxation | regenerative farming | agricultural biodiversity | farm economics

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Erkki Pöytäniemi

050-5505225

erkki@iso-orvokkiniitty.fi

I work as a permaculture-oriented trainer, expert and farm advisor. In my work, I combine long-term practical experience in organic business with expertise in agroecological farming methods by developing the Iso-orvokkiniitty permaculture farm as a living laboratory for a sustainable lifestyle.

permaculture and perennial systems | diversified farms | farm innovations and experiments | biodynamic farming

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Dora Tkalec

040-3684133

maaperanravintoverkko@gmail.com

I help gardeners, growers, and landscaping professionals revitalize biological activity in the soil through compost-based solutions. By restoring natural nutrient cycles and rich microbial life, together we support the innate health, vitality, and resilience of plants.

soil biology | soil health | farm innovations and trials | agricultural biodiversity | soil measurements | plant health and nutrition

Juuso Joona

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juuso.joona(a)tyynelantila.fi

At the core of my work is farming at Tyynelä Farm, where we cultivate a wide variety of field crops and produce evidence-based data on regenerative farming through farm trials. I combine hands-on farming, nutrient cycling, and carbon sequestration with doctoral research and advocacy in industry organizations and enterprises.

regenerative farming | soil health | farm innovations and trials | farm management | field trials and technology | field crops

Reijo Käki

045-8048890

reijo.kaki@maa-akatemia.fi

I work alongside farmers to develop resilient farm businesses, implement regenerative practices, and foster meaningful peer learning among agricultural pioneers.

farm management | regenerative farming | pasture management | farm economics | peer groups

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Sauli Immonen

040-7577277

sauli.immonen@maa-akatemia.fi

I support agricultural entrepreneurs by providing knowledgeable and comprehensive farm advisory services. In my work, I combine agrology, legal expertise, and business know-how to help farms develop their operations sustainably and master enterprise management.

subsidies and taxation | field crops | soil health | farm finances | farm management | organic production

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Jussi Knaapi

050-3094403

jussi.knaapi@maa-akatemia.fi

I provide field scanning and analysis services to optimize soil health. I also work as an agricultural technology expert and journalist tracking sector developments, contributing to development projects with MAA-akatemia and Lykkan.

experimentation and technology, | regenerative farming | soil health | plant health and nutrition | farm innovations and experiments | soil measurements | spatial data

Neuvo2030 advisor Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Andrei Girz

040-8760812

andrei.girz@maa-akatemia.fi

I help farmers transition toward economically viable, regenerative farming systems by harnessing soil biology and holistic farm design. Together, we build systems that restore soil vitality, reduce dependency on external inputs, and increase long-term profitability.

regenerative farming | soil biology | soil health | farm innovations and trials | agroforestry | holistic grazing

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Henri Murto

044 584 0640

murto.henri@gmail.com

I work towards a sustainable transformation in agriculture by participating in development projects, developing preparations and producing new knowledge for the industry. In my work, I combine biodynamic farming methods, in-depth nature observation, and the latest IoT technology and digital nutrient management to promote regenerative agricultural ecosystems.

organic production | crop rotations | soil health | plant protection | farm economics

Antti Luomala

0400-234372

antti.luomala@maa-akatemia.fi

I am the head of the MAA-akatemia. I develop services, training and new development projects. I support and promote the renewal and diversification of farms. I help in the establishment of new farms and the renewal of existing ones. I build useful expert and support networks for my clients.

farm innovations and experiments | diverse farms | direct sales, pain points | farm management

Advisor approved by the Finnish Food Authority
Joel Tefke

050-5626029

joel@tefke.org

I assist farmers in utilizing data and precision farming technologies to improve soil health, optimize inputs, and achieve better yields with lower environmental impact.

soil health | precision farming | cover crops | minimum tillage | farm technology

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