Peat bog fire in Parkano
A fire has destroyed a round loader in Parkano's peat production area, spreading over a significant region.
Strawberry Grower: Peat Price Increase Affects Costs; Berry Prices Will Not Rise Significantly
A Latvian strawberry grower discusses the impact of rising peat prices on production costs and forecasts stable berry prices this season.
Minister Puisto on peat: 'For a rainy day'
Finnish Minister Sakari Puisto emphasized the importance of being able to increase peat production in response to future energy needs during a recent interview.
Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto wants to increase peat production: A good export product
Finnish Minister Sakari Puisto sees potential for expanding peat production, emphasizing its importance for energy security amidst rising electricity prices.
The peat raised by Marko Vainionpää is being exported worldwide – "Spanish tomatoes are grown using Finnish peat"
Peat production in Finland is decreasing significantly, with employment in the sector dropping from 2,300 full-time equivalent jobs in 2019 to just 400-500 now.