Trust in the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has Decreased Compared to Summer
A recent survey indicates a decline in trust for Estonia's Regional and Agricultural Minister, Hendrik Johannes Terras, compared to earlier this summer.
The Ministry prefers that companies transition to cage-free chicken keeping voluntarily
The Estonian Ministry prefers a voluntary transition to cage-free chicken keeping as a draft bill bans cage farming by 2035, with an earlier halt on new cages by 2027.
The creator of the miniature collective farm world: every detail has its own story to tell
Taavi Leola has created a miniature collective farm world, showcasing the history and machines of agriculture, now on display at the Estonian Agricultural Museum.
Live at 12: Government Press Conference with Pevkur and Terras
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur and Minister of Rural Affairs and Agriculture Hendrik Johannes Terras are participating in a government press conference at noon.
An Unexpected Change in Agricultural Land Market
The agricultural land prices in Estonia, which had been rising for the past 15 years, have reportedly declined for the first time in 2025, leading to questions about the future trend.
WEEKEND GARDEN ⟩ Prefer Estonian!
February is the perfect time for gardeners to consider which plant varieties to grow, whether to prefer locally bred ones or experiment with some new foreign varieties.
The state is looking for ways to assist dairy producers in difficulty
The Estonian government is seeking ways to assist dairy producers facing financial difficulties due to issues within the cooperative E-Piim.
Kruuse: the state must find a way to help producers affected by E-Piim's difficulties
Urmas Kruuse emphasizes the need for government support for dairy producers impacted by the bankruptcy of E-Piim.
Estonia has a new chancellor - see how much salary he will earn
Triin Kõrgemaa has been appointed as the new chancellor of the Ministry of Rural Affairs in Estonia.
The Ministry of Rural Affairs and Agriculture has a new chancellor
The Estonian Government has appointed Triin Kõrgmaa as the new chancellor of the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Agriculture following the proposal from Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras.
"How do you live when you haven't been paid for three months?" A small producer waits to see if E-Piim will sink or rise again
A small dairy farm in Estonia is struggling to survive after not receiving payment for three months.
Former Agriculture Ministers: The Government Must Act Immediately to Save E-Piim
Former Agriculture Ministers from the Social Democratic Party are urging the Estonian government to take immediate action regarding the crisis faced by E-Piim.
An additional morning bus line between Valga and Tartu will start in March
A new morning bus line connecting Valga and Tartu will begin operation in March, as announced by the Estonian Minister of Rural Affairs and Agriculture Hendrik Johannes Terras.
Mechanization of production could reduce the prices of Estonian garden products
Estonian fruit growers believe that the prices of local apples could be more competitive if the state supported investments in mechanizing labor-intensive horticulture.
Estonian does not cooperate, and because of that our apple is expensive
Toivo Univer, a fruit researcher at the Polli Horticultural Research Centre, recently celebrated his 85th birthday and received recognition as an honorary citizen of Mulgi municipality as well as the Order of the White Star, 5th Class from the president of Estonia.
Cucumber producer Grüne Fee expands production by one third
Estonia's largest cucumber producer, Grüne Fee, is expanding its production capacity by one third due to increased demand and declining sales of domestic cucumbers in retail.
HALF A BILLION DISPUTE ⟩ Farmers demand additional funds against the backdrop of decreasing subsidies
Estonian farmers are demanding additional funding amid significantly decreasing subsidies, despite historically receiving less support compared to countries like Belgium and France.
Award Winner Evelin Loit-Harro: the fruit of science is students
Evelin Loit-Harro and Liina Talgre from the Estonian University of Life Sciences received an award for researching environmentally friendly farming practices that ensure stable yields and maintain soil fertility.
Farmers are fighting for a missing half a billion, if necessary they will take to the streets
Estonian farmers face a funding crisis as the logic of financing in the EU changes, threatening to leave them with a deficit of over half a billion euros while they compete against other sectors for funds.
The state has begun investigating cattle left in a helpless situation in Viljandi municipality
The Estonian Agricultural and Food Board has started an investigation following reports that a livestock owner in Viljandi municipality has abandoned cattle in a helpless condition, with further circumstances to be clarified before an assessment is made.
Social Democrats Turn to Minister Regarding Milk Sector Crisis
A member of the Estonian Parliament's rural affairs committee, Anti Allas, publicly appealed to the Minister of Rural Affairs and Agriculture, Hendrik Johannes Terras, over the critical situation in Estonia's milk sector.