Welcome to inspire, learn and network! 

The municipality of Ranua invites you to join the discussion on the future of rural areas and the potential of the circular economy in agriculture.
The seminar will present concrete solutions for biogas and circular fertilizer production, which have been developed with the close involvement of local farms. At the same time, we will delve into the sustainability of agriculture, nutrient cycling and regional resource flows - from carbon sink forests to lake biomass and the new potential of peatlands. 

You can participate on-site or remotely - register by 27.4.2025!
👉 Click here to register

Program 

11:45 Coffee for those who come to the event  

12:00 The BIKI project in a nutshell
Mikko Pöykkö, Development Manager, Business Ranua 

12:15 Concept plan for a circular economy environment
Henri Karjalainen, Senior Specialist, Envitecpolis Oy 

12:45 Carbon sink forests: adding value to forestry through fertilisation
Mikko Jauhiainen, Expert, Envitecpolis Oy 

13:15 Lake biomass studies: the potential of water bodies as circulating fertiliser and biogas
Mika Impiö, Project Worker, Business Ranua 

13:45 Biochar and synthetic fuels
Janne Rautio, Project Manager, Digipolis Oy 

14:15 A new life for peatlands
Mika Impiö, Project Worker, Business Ranua 

14:30 Economic impacts of the use of circular fertiliser
Mikko Jauhiainen, Henri Karjalainen, Envitecpolis Oy 

14:45 Questions and closing of the event 

The seminar is part of the Developing Cooperation for Biogas and Biofertiliser Production - Farmers' Group Project (BIKI project). The project has been granted public support of 75% of the eligible costs from the European EAFRD through the Lapland EAFRD Centre.