Taru Haapaniemi
Lobbying Activity
Meeting with Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund
25 Sept 2025 · Discussion on CAP and MFF
Meeting with Unknown Organization
25 Sept 2025 · Greenhouses and EU taxonomy and competitive / circular industries
Meeting with Svenska lantbruksproducenternas centralförbund r.f.
25 Sept 2025 · Bioeconomy Strategy / How to support vegetable production and animal husbandry in the Southern parts of Finland / Risk management tools for the arable sector / NRP plans and the national room for measures suited for Finland
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8 Jul 2025 · Novel foods
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3 Jul 2025 · Clean Industrial Deal, Biofuels, Carbon Farming
Meeting with Farm Europe
3 Jul 2025 · Bioeconomy, biofuels, Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation (CRCF)
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1 Jul 2025 · Decarbonisation of agriculture
Meeting with Ruralité-Environnement-Développement
24 Jun 2025 · Rural and local development
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11 Jun 2025 · Water Resilience Strategy: water-related challenges and how to bring new innovations and skills onto the market
Meeting with Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund
27 May 2025 · Common Agricultural Policy, EU environmental policy
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22 May 2025 · LIFE funding, opportunities and barriers of closer-to-nature forest management
Meeting with Gates Foundation
22 May 2025 · Food security, research and innovation, EU Soil Mission
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20 May 2025 · Forestry, EU bioeconomy strategy, improvement of the EU competitiveness while reaching the climate goals, and how the industry best can contribute to this work
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20 May 2025 · Role of enzymes in different production processes; regulatory changes affecting the enzyme sector
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20 May 2025 · Methane reduction efforts in the Livestock Workstream
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15 May 2025 · Future of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP)
Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council
15 May 2025 · Chemicals, Ukraine, Mercosur, fertilisers
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15 May 2025 · Joint Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) Declaration; Role of the RPCG supporting the development of rural areas
Meeting with Confédération Européenne de la Production de Maïs
15 May 2025 · Les priorités clés pour la filière maïs européenne, notamment: (1) Commerce international: Mercosur, Ukraine, politique tarifaire (2) PAC: simplification et future architecture (3) Production et innovation
Meeting with Interprofession Nationale Porcine
15 May 2025 · Upcoming animal welfare legislative proposals; Specific impact that the Industrial Emissions Directive can have on the French pig sector; INAPORC's position on the Directive’s assessment
Meeting with Bayer AG
14 May 2025 · Opportunities for simplification to strengthen competitiveness of European farming; The future of plant biotechnology as a basis for strengthening bioeconomy in Europe; Digital tools and use of AI in farming systems
Meeting with European Agroforestry Federation
14 May 2025 · Agroforestry
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14 May 2025 · Neova’s priorities in growing media materials (substrates) and their importance for European growers
Meeting with GROUPE INVIVO
13 May 2025 · La compétitivité de l’agriculture européenne (impact du CBAM, taxation des engrais russes et biélorusses, soutien à la production d’engrais décarbonés en France);
Meeting with
6 May 2025 · Biocontrol; Vision for Agriculture; Simplification; GreenLight solutions beyond biocontrol; Sustainable pest-control and crop protection solutions;
Meeting with Cargolux Airlines International S.A.
30 Apr 2025 · The decarbonisation of EU aviation and the development of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market
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29 Apr 2025 · The upcoming bioeconomy strategy and the so-called substitution effect in relation to it
Meeting with Bunge Ltd
15 Apr 2025 · EU Vision of Agriculture and Food post-2040; Geopolitical Landscape and Trade Flows; Decarbonization Goals
Meeting with Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists
15 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on: - Future of the European Green Deal, - Mercosur agreement’s implications to the EU food sector, - Ukraine’s integration into the EU food production network - Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Meeting with
9 Apr 2025 · 1. Role of the CAP and ‘Vision for Food and Agriculture’ 2. Policy opportunities for methane emissions reduction
Meeting with Paulig Group
9 Apr 2025 · European competitiveness of the agri-food sector; EU Vision for agriculture and food; Paulig's regenerative agri-projects; food industry; emission reductions.
Meeting with
9 Apr 2025 · EU mineral fertilizers; RENURE; Carbon-based humus fertiliser (C-Humus) by C-Resource
Meeting with La Chapelle Harmonique
8 Apr 2025 · International Year of Pastoralism 2026 organised by FAO; Activities in the framework of the IYRP 2026
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4 Apr 2025 · Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), forestry, Vision for Agriculture and Food
Meeting with HOTREC, Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés in Europe
26 Mar 2025 · Resilient and Sustainable EU Food System; introduction of the organisation and raising awareness for the hospitality sector
Meeting with Conféderation Européenne des Propriétaires Forestiers
26 Mar 2025 · Ongoing and future EU forest-related files, including implementation of EU Green-Deal forest related policies and coming new / updated policies; bioeconomy; closer-to-nature forest management; sustainable forest management
Meeting with
25 Mar 2025 · (1) Forestry cooperatives’ contexte in France; (2) Current european policies implementation & Expected futures policies
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19 Mar 2025 · Upcoming EU policy developments around the forest-based bioeconomy, in light of the upcoming strategic initiatives of the Clean Industrial Deal and the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy
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19 Mar 2025 · Forest bioeconomy in the context of the updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy and the Clean Industrial Deal initiative; sustainable forest management in the context of climate change, forest damages, and growing demands for diverse ecosystem services
Meeting with Huhtamäki Oyj
19 Mar 2025 · Circular Economy
Meeting with CEMA - European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association
18 Mar 2025 · Contribution of the machinery industry to the CAP and to farmers’ profitability
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18 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the Vision for EU agriculture; discussion on the role of regenerative agriculture, benchmarking, public-private actions and access to finance in the context of transition
Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners
18 Mar 2025 · Meeting with MTK & MEP Elsi Katainen on the Vision on Agriculture and Food
Meeting with NUFARM (NUSEED EUROPE LTD)
13 Mar 2025 · Vision for Agriculture and Food, and the following CAP reform - how Nuseed’s innovative feedstocks can support the EU’s decarbonisation efforts, while helping farmers improve their environmental footprint, diversifying their crops and income streams
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13 Mar 2025 · Availability of raw material (logs) in the coming years
Meeting with Bio-based Industries Consortium
12 Mar 2025 · Bioeconomy
Meeting with Novonesis A/S
11 Mar 2025 · Vision for Agriculture and Food; discussion on how biosolutions can actively support a modern, competitive, and sustainable European agrifood sector.
Meeting with Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation (Elintarviketeollisuusliitto ry)
5 Mar 2025 · (1) Vision for Agriculture and Food, (2) Clean Industrial Deal, (3) Simplification
Meeting with Carlsberg Breweries A/S
25 Feb 2025 · Regenerative agriculture
Meeting with Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund
20 Feb 2025 · (1) Vision for Agriculture and Food, (2) Preparedness, (3) Future MFF
Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners
19 Feb 2025 · (1) LULUCF, (2) Vision for Agriculture and Food; (3) Omnibus package; (4) Fertilizers
Meeting with European Horse Network
18 Feb 2025 · (1) Equine sector - thoroughbred key concerns; (2) Concerns about the proposed regulation on the protection of animals during transport and its potential impact on Europe’s bloodstock, racing, and sport horse industries
Meeting with European Biodiesel Board
18 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on sustainable biofuels; EBB, representing HVO and FAME producers in Europe, wishes to share their proposals for amendments to the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996, pending its revision.
Meeting with
13 Feb 2025 · Exchange on the potential of the bioeconomy
Meeting with Soil Capital Belgium SRL
11 Feb 2025 · Activities of Soil Capital Cooperation with private sector actors to support farmers in implementing practices beneficial for the soil
Meeting with Agora Think Tanks gGmbH
11 Feb 2025 · Sustainable agriculture and the Vision on Agriculture and Food
Meeting with Novo Nordisk Foundation
5 Feb 2025 · Introduce Novo Nordisk Foundation’s key initiatives on advancing innovative sustainable solutions for agriculture.
Meeting with PEFC International
5 Feb 2025 · Forest certification, forestry, bioeconomy
Meeting with EPIA SolarPower Europe
4 Feb 2025 · Solar panels on farmland
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30 Jan 2025 · Exchange on the potential of the bioeconomy with focus on forestry
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30 Jan 2025 · Exchange of views on the growing media
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28 Jan 2025 · Renewable energy, renewable fuels, biomass, climate
Meeting with European Environmental Bureau
23 Jan 2025 · PFAS
Meeting with THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN EUROPE gemeinnützige GmbH
22 Jan 2025 · Regenerative agriculture, nature credits, benchmarking
Meeting with Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund
16 Jan 2025 · LRF asked for a meeting to exchange views on current issues in the agricultural sector as well as on the several meeting requests from Sweden inviting Commissioner Hansen to Sweden and also to meet him in Brussels.
Meeting with Climate Strategy
15 Jan 2025 · Filling the EU Climate Investment Gap more Efficiently
Meeting with Farm Europe
15 Jan 2025 · Biofuels
Meeting with Finnish Forest Industries Federation (Metsäteollisuus ry)
14 Jan 2025 · Forestry, bioeconomy, biomass
Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners
14 Jan 2025 · Forestry and bioeconomy
Meeting with Gates Foundation
9 Jan 2025 · Innovation in agriculture
Meeting with Blic Oy
10 Dec 2024 · Animal transport legislation
Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners
28 Nov 2024 · Courtesy Meeting
Meeting with Finnish Forest Industries Federation (Metsäteollisuus ry)
5 Nov 2024 · Bioeconomy.
Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners
17 Sept 2024 · Analysis of the current CAP and its future. Forestry and Bio-economy sectors role in the coming years.
Meeting with European State Forest Association
11 Sept 2024 · General discussion about State-owned forests; bio-economy; EUDR; nature restauration law.
Meeting with Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation (Elintarviketeollisuusliitto ry)
11 Jul 2024 · Exchange on the current issues of the food chain.
Meeting with Finnish Forest Industries Federation (Metsäteollisuus ry)
3 Jul 2024 · Exhibition presentation in FFIF Brussels' Office and general discussion about EU forest issues in the future.
Meeting with Bio-based Industries Consortium
3 Jul 2024 · Meeting to discuss about the role of the primary sector in bio-innovation projects.
Meeting with Turku-Southwest Finland European Office
2 Jul 2024 · Meeting regarding the future of Rural Development.
Meeting with Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund
2 Jul 2024 · Meeting to present LRF and discuss about general topics for the next mandate (e.g. strategic dialogue; future of agriculture; CAP; ETS; food chain; role of co-operatives; forestry).
Meeting with Stora Enso Oyj
23 May 2024 · Forest-based Bioeconomy Dialogue
Meeting with Irish Farmers' Association
23 May 2024 · Ireland’s Forest Programme 2023-2027
Meeting with Metsäliitto Cooperative
22 May 2024 · Forestry and bioeconomy sectors and their relevance for the EU Green Deal and strategic autonomy.
Meeting with European farmers
15 May 2024 · Meeting with various EU organisations (Copa-Cogeca) on deforestation
Meeting with Fern
14 May 2024 · Focus Group findings - European forests key to wellbeing and stability
Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners
17 Apr 2024 · Meeting with MTK delegation on Deforestation
Meeting with Finnish Forest Industries Federation (Metsäteollisuus ry)
27 Mar 2024 · Deforestatioon regulation
Meeting with The EU Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry
13 Mar 2024 · Meeting with the Fediol Concerns of the producers of the vegetable oils, especially EU soya producers, regarding the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
Meeting with Luonnonvarakeskus
6 Mar 2024 · EU needs more from bioeconomy – North. perspect. to the sustainable use of natural resources. How to generate more added value from our fields and forests, how to increase self-sufficiency of primary prod. and how to combine hydrogen and bioeconomy?