The research conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is aimed at producing not only research-based knowledge, but also concrete solutions for tackling challenges associated with agriculture, the food industry and forestry. In particular, these include climate change and adaptation to it, biodiversity loss, other environmental issues, food security and supply, energy production and conservation, as well as changes in forestry and land use.
The Faculty is located on the active and developing Viikki Campus, which also hosts the Viikki Research Farm, greenhouses and the Viikki Arboretum. The Ruralia Institute (website in Finnish only) operates in Seinäjoki and Mikkeli. Operating under the Faculty, the Hyytiälä Forest Station in Juupajoki specifically serves research and teaching related to forest and atmospheric sciences.