"In times of crisis, food is more than sustenance. It is a pillar of national stability. Finland has long understood this, not just because of policy, but because of who we are and where we live. Geography, a mild continental climate and our history have shaped a mindset where preparedness is essential. In a country with vast territory, a sparse population and long distances between communities, resilience must be built into everything we do."
"These reserves include wheat, oats, barley and rye, grains that are central to both our agriculture and our diet. Stored in secure facilities across the country, they are rotated using the Fifo (first in, first out) method to maintain quality and ensure older grains are used before newer ones. These reserves are designed to sustain the population for nine months in the event of a global supply-chain collapse or domestic production disruption."
Finland treats food as a pillar of national stability, shaped by geography, climate and history that demand preparedness. The country’s vast territory, sparse population and long intercommunity distances require resilience embedded across society and institutions. Preparedness combines high food self-sufficiency, strong institutions and a culture of cooperation. The National Emergency Supply Agency plans for pandemics, cyber-attacks and geopolitical shocks to ensure continuity of government, food supply and citizen protection. A strategic grain reserve system stores wheat, oats, barley and rye in secure facilities, rotated by FIFO to preserve quality. Reserves aim to sustain the population for nine months during global supply disruptions.
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