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How can future long-term changes in finnish agriculture and agricultural policy be faced? defining strategic agendas on the basis of a delphi study

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  • Pasi Rikkonen
  • Jyrki Aakkula
  • Jari Kaivo-oja

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In this article, the main strategic focuses facing Finnish agriculture in the future are presented. These strategic focuses were studied using a Delphi technique by experts within the Finnish agri-food sector. Based on this study, the top 10-points and a strategic challenge evaluation of the key topics within the agricultural policy agenda are presented. The future pressures on Finnish agriculture in three dimensions, by importance, by difference in desirable and probable future images, and by certainty rating are examined. The study also extends its scrutiny on those topics that are less important according to the panel. In conclusion, a synthesis of the strategic challenges facing the agricultural sector is presented.

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  • Pasi Rikkonen & Jyrki Aakkula & Jari Kaivo-oja, 2004. "How can future long-term changes in finnish agriculture and agricultural policy be faced? defining strategic agendas on the basis of a delphi study," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(2), pages 147-168, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eurpls:v:14:y:2004:i:2:p:147-168
    DOI: 10.1080/09654310500417962
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    3. Mikael Hildén & Pekka Jokinen & Jyrki Aakkula, 2012. "The Sustainability of Agriculture in a Northern Industrialized Country—From Controlling Nature to Rural Development," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 4(12), pages 1-17, December.

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