Wednesday 27.4.2022 at 12-16.15 in Ylivieska
The themes of the event will be the state of agriculture from both a practical regional and a broader perspective. The focus is on functional and technical solutions to adapt to the radical change in the operating environment. In addition, there is an international perspective and the activities of the ERIAFF network and smart specialisation partnerships in our region will be presented. The speakers are experts from MTK, ProAgria and regional actors.
The event, which is open to all and free of charge, will be held in a hybrid format. Welcome to the Centria premises in Ylivieska (Vierimaantie 7, auditorium) or join us online. Registrations by 25.4. at 12.00 behind the link! Coffee, welcome!
PROGRAMME
| 12.00-12.05 | Opening of the event, Saija Tikkanen, Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia |
| 12.05-13.00 | Farming strategy in a changing market situation; Olli Valtonen, ProAgria Oulu Commentary from an economic point of view, Juha Nivala, ProAgria Keski-Pohjanmaa (name confirmed) |
| 13.00-13.45 | New digital solutions for optimising production Mikko Himanka, Centria Juha Ranta-Ankle, PehuTec |
| 13.45-14.15 | Coffee break |
| 14.15-14.45 | Challenges and future of agriculture, Max Schulman, MTK |
| 14.45-15.00 | Battle over farm data, Jyrki Hyyrönmäki, Cinia Oy |
| 15.00-15.15 | Opportunities for I3 funding, Saija Tikkanen |
| 15.15-15.30 | Presentation of the ERIAFF network by Fabio Boscaleri |
| 15.30-16.00 | Smart Specialisation Partnerships in Northern Ostrobothnia Introductions to the Agri Food theme: High Tech Farming, Mikko Himanka, CentriaTracebility & Big Data, Saija Tikkanen Rural Indstry Digital Innovation Hub, presentation, Mikko Himanka |
| 16.00-16.15 | Summary and discussion, Mikko Himanka, Centria |
The event is co-organised by Centria University of Applied Sciences and the Kanves project of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia.

Additional information
Mikko Himanka, Project Manager, Centria University of Applied Sciences, +358 44 449 5237, mikko.himanka@centria.fi
Saija Tikkanen, Project Manager, Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia, +358 40 685 4044, saija.tikkanen@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi


