Finnvera to support major agricultural investments and ownership changes from EUR 700,000

From 1 May 2026, Finnvera’s financing solutions will be available for large agricultural investments and ownership arrangements. Agricultural financing is available to enterprises operating in a company form comparable to a limited liability company for major investments aimed at supporting growth and improving competitiveness. 

Ownership changes are essential for ensuring business continuity and domestic food production, and financing is also available for such arrangements. The minimum size of eligible projects is EUR 700,000. Companies must maintain double-entry bookkeeping and be entered in the Trade Register.

Investments include the construction of new production facilities, the expansion or renovation of existing facilities, and other investments closely related to such production facilities. 

− Finnvera can finance large projects undertaken by agricultural enterprises to support growth and improve competitiveness.  This is based on the Government Programme’s objective of doubling food exports by 2031 and safeguarding Finland’s security of supply in the food sector, says Juha Ketola, Executive Vice President at Finnvera.

Seasonal and working capital needs, as well as forestry, are not eligible for Finnvera financing.

Finnvera financing is provided on market terms

In agricultural financing, Finnvera works with banks and other financiers and acts as a guarantor for loans. Borrowers must demonstrate creditworthiness and repayment capacity, as in Finnvera’s other financing. Financing is priced so that it does not constitute state aid.

Further information:

Juha Ketola, Executive Vice President, Finnvera, tel. +358 29 460 2658.   

Read more on Finnvera's financing for primary agricultural production.