Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd is a Finnish partner for farmers, the seed trade and industry. For us, plant breeding is more than work — it is a passion, grounded in Nordic breeding expertise.
Boreal continues over a century of Finnish plant breeding tradition. Already in the early 1900s it was understood how important it is to develop varieties capable of thriving in northern growing conditions. In 1994, Finnish expertise, breeding materials and resources were combined — and Boreal was founded to secure the future of domestic food production.
Plant breeding is the key to sustainable food production. Boreal develops varieties that:
Breeding work is carried out in Jokioinen, and a comprehensive testing network ensures that varieties meet the standards of the BOR label: reliable to cultivate, high quality and responsibly produced.
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All Boreal varieties are protected. Seed companies pay royalties for variety representation, and farm‑saved seed (TOS) also generates fees. These funds finance the continuity of domestic plant breeding and the development of even better varieties for Finnish fields.
Although Finland is our main market, Boreal also seeks growth internationally.
Key export areas include:
Exports focus especially on barley, oat, pea and forage grass varieties. The aim is to strengthen the economic foundation of domestic plant breeding.
