Good to the grain

The skills, the soil, the conditions... As a farmer, you know that a good harvest is the result of many factors. For us, the grain is the heart of everything we do. That's why we want to get our grain from you. We want to be your partner. We want to promote responsible Finnish grain farming with you.

Smarter farming: Oats 2.0

Smarter farming: Oats 2.0

Here at Helsinki Mills, we decided to make the world a better place and create better farming methods. So, we developed our own and resource-wise approach that is tailored to growing oats. Read more

Follow a farmer’s year from spring to autumn

Follow a farmer’s year from spring to autumn

Did you think about the origin of oats when you ate your porridge this morning? A lot of planning and work goes into every porridge dish and oat bun. Visit the farm of the Hölsö family in Ylistaro: follow the growth of oats and the daily life of a farmer. Read more

Sustainable Farming Programme: more oats of better

Sustainable Farming Programme: more oats of better

In 2022, we launched a sustainable farming programme together with our 11 contract farmers growing gluten free oats. Each farmer participating in the pilot programme aims to increase yields and reduce the environmental impact of farming through four measures. Read more

Contract farming

Contract farming

We know that gluten free oats and organic farming in particular require commitment and expertise from the farmer. That's why we pay our contract farmers a quality premium and a contract bonus for a long-term partnership. And we stick to the agreed prices. Read more

Heritage farm began Oats 2.0 farming programme
Get to know the makers 05.06.2025

Heritage farm began Oats 2.0 farming programme

Climate-friendly food production is important for everyone: humans, buzzy bugs, nature, soil, farmer and the mill. The Mäki-Latvala family farm … Read more

Modern farmer's fields alternate between pure oats and flowering varieties
Get to know the makers 22.05.2025

Modern farmer's fields alternate between pure oats and flowering varieties

- In May 2025, we need to think about tomorrow and 2026 at the same time, so that Myllärin's gluten-free … Read more

"Growing wheat 2.0 means protecting nature"
Get to know the makers 28.01.2025

"Growing wheat 2.0 means protecting nature"

Why choose Wheat Flour 2.0? – The environmental reasons alone are significant. Smarter wheat cultivation supports biodiversity, reduces water pollution … Read more

Kari Alasaari: "I am responsible for the oats I grow even when they reach the consumer"
Get to know the makers 17.01.2025

Kari Alasaari: "I am responsible for the oats I grow even when they reach the consumer"

– Something a little bit better. What gets done, gets done right. Actions speak and promises are kept. I'm curious about … Read more