Change of generation and of farm ownership -Uusimaa

Implementation of Finland's new CAP Strategic Plan will start this year (2023). Read more on new CAP here (link). The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) will inform when there will be new funds available for business and project subsidies as well as for agricultural investment subsidies and Startup support for young farmers.

Applying for support

Information will be updated in spring 2023.

• Click here to view the selection periods for young farmer start-up support

The application is filled in online via the Hyrrä service.

• Instructions for the Hyrrä service
• Hyrrä - sign in
• Suomi.fi instructions – link to the website of the Finnish Food Authority

Terms and conditions for young farmer start-up support and attachments required when applying

Information will be updated in spring 2023.

Payment of the support

The support is paid in two instalments and there is no need to apply for it separately. Permits for taking out interest subsidy loans must be applied for through the HYRRÄ system.  Click below to read more about how the support is paid.

• Payment of support - Finnish Food Authority

The payment team of the Uusimaa ELY Centre manages the payment of the start-up subsidy for young farmers. If necessary, contact us at the following address

• maksatus.uusimaa(at)ely-keskus.fi

Additional information

• E-mail: ​​​​​maaseuturahoitus.uusimaa@ely-keskus.fi