Nature teaches us to farm smarter and care for forests better
At the Qvidja research farm in Parainen, we’re building regenerative agriculture and forestry. Everything we do is guided by biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and protection of the Baltic Sea and healthy water cycle.
Sequestering carbon in the soil and restoring the natural water cycle are key to preventing biodiversity loss, climate change, and the eutrophication of the Baltic Sea.
Qvidja’s Cornerstones
Carbon sequestration in soil
Returning carbon to the soil is one of the most effective ways to fight climate change. It also prevents nutrient runoff into waterways and improves harvest security as extreme weather becomes more common.
Natural water cycles
Healthy water cycles depend on fertile, carbon-rich soil, diverse vegetation, and limited human disruption through ditching or overuse.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity isn’t just beautiful – it’s also more resilient against climate change. Up to a quarter of all biodiversity lives below the surface of the soil.
Results Matter – Carbon Sequestration Requires Reliable Measurements
Sustainable farming must be measurable. That’s why, together with the Finnish Meteorological Institute and other research organisations, we continuously track the effectiveness of our practices. We collect real-time data on how much carbon our fields can store.
Carbon Action brings farmers, researchers, and companies together to drive regenerative farming – supporting food production, the environment, and the Baltic Sea.
Saara and Ilkka
Saara Kankaanrinta and Ilkka Herlin purchased Qvidja in 2014, after a long search for a farm where they could experiment with producing food and energy in ways that capture emissions, sequester carbon, and recycle nutrients.
Qvidja became their pilot farm – complete with a medieval stone castle, dozens of buildings, and a rich history. The setting was fitting, as both have backgrounds in historical studies.
As founders of the BSAG Foundation, Soilfood Ltd, and Q Power, they have long worked for the climate and the Baltic Sea. At Qvidja, that work continues – driven by the goal of maximising biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
