A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

How can future long-term changes in Finnish agriculture and agricultural policy be faced? Defining strategic agendas on the basis of a Delphi study



Authors: Rikkonen Pasi, Aakkula Jyrki, Kaivo-Oja Jari

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Publication year: 2006

Journal: European Planning Studies

Journal name in source: EUROPEAN PLANNING STUDIES

Journal acronym: EUR PLAN STUD

Volume: 14

Issue: 2

First page : 147

Last page: 167

Number of pages: 21

ISSN: 0965-4313

eISSN: 1469-5944

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09654310500417962


Abstract
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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