Finnish Future Farm speeding up the uptake of Precision Agriculture
Haapala, Hannu; Kataja, Jyrki; Lehtomäki, Annimari (2025)
Hellenic Society of Agricultural Engineers
2025
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2025022513943
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2025022513943
Tiivistelmä
The Finnish Future Farm (FFF) project, running from 2023 to 2026, aims to develop a unique co-creation
platform for RDI, education, and startup acceleration in Smart Farming technologies. Upon completion, FFF
will offer a versatile testbed and Living Lab for User-Centered Design, integrating both a physical Smart
Farm and a Digital Twin. The primary goal of FFF is to accelerate the adoption of Smart Farming
technologies, contributing to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Smart
Farm, along with a network of partner farms, will analyze these technologies through a heavily instrumented
setup. The Digital Twin will involve integrated use of GIS data and a metaverse environment.
A Multi-Actor Approach will be employed, engaging experts and users in collaborative use-cases to
improve the acceptability of the solutions. The project focuses on technologies near market readiness
(Technology Readiness Level 7+), developed in collaboration with leading companies like Valtra Inc.,
AgcoPower Inc., and Neste Inc., as well as innovative startups. These near-market solutions will be analyzed
to identify adoption challenges, followed by the application of RDI and supporting actions. Tailored
education for users, designers, and marketers will be provided as needed. Business development and
acceleration services will be offered through the BioBoosters acceleration program, which includes investors
and venture capital.
The FFF project’s development route is reported, including the Smart Farm and the Smart Bioeconomy
Testbed, a member of the Nordic Testbed Network since 2022. The Smart DIH (Digital Innovation Hub)
service platform, developed under the Smart AgriHubs HEU project, is also detailed. Conclusions regarding
the potential establishment of a future center of excellence are outlined. Located in Central Finland at the
Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, FFF provides an excellent testing environment for technologies, including
challenging soil variations, plant production, animal husbandry, fields, forests, and waters.
platform for RDI, education, and startup acceleration in Smart Farming technologies. Upon completion, FFF
will offer a versatile testbed and Living Lab for User-Centered Design, integrating both a physical Smart
Farm and a Digital Twin. The primary goal of FFF is to accelerate the adoption of Smart Farming
technologies, contributing to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Smart
Farm, along with a network of partner farms, will analyze these technologies through a heavily instrumented
setup. The Digital Twin will involve integrated use of GIS data and a metaverse environment.
A Multi-Actor Approach will be employed, engaging experts and users in collaborative use-cases to
improve the acceptability of the solutions. The project focuses on technologies near market readiness
(Technology Readiness Level 7+), developed in collaboration with leading companies like Valtra Inc.,
AgcoPower Inc., and Neste Inc., as well as innovative startups. These near-market solutions will be analyzed
to identify adoption challenges, followed by the application of RDI and supporting actions. Tailored
education for users, designers, and marketers will be provided as needed. Business development and
acceleration services will be offered through the BioBoosters acceleration program, which includes investors
and venture capital.
The FFF project’s development route is reported, including the Smart Farm and the Smart Bioeconomy
Testbed, a member of the Nordic Testbed Network since 2022. The Smart DIH (Digital Innovation Hub)
service platform, developed under the Smart AgriHubs HEU project, is also detailed. Conclusions regarding
the potential establishment of a future center of excellence are outlined. Located in Central Finland at the
Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, FFF provides an excellent testing environment for technologies, including
challenging soil variations, plant production, animal husbandry, fields, forests, and waters.