Taru Antikainen

Professional Summary 

Experienced agricultural leader and entrepreneur with a strong background in livestock and crop production, rural development, and producer organization. Proven track record in national and EU-level agricultural advocacy and project management. Deep roots in Finnish farming and a lifelong commitment to sustainable food production. 

Current Roles 

Project Manager, alkulaatu and WelFarmers Projects – MTK (Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners) and senior adviser of Producer Organisations MTK 
Leading a national initiative to improve profitability and cooperation in the grain sector through producer organizations. 

Chair of the Board, Krookantila Oy 
Family-owned farm specializing in piglet production and grain cultivation (approx. 300 ha). Active in strategic leadership and development. 

Previous Roles 

Chair, MTK Pig Network 
Represented Finnish pig producers nationally and internationally for 9 years until October 2022. 

Member, Copa-Cogeca Pig Working Group 
Contributed to EU-level agricultural policy discussions. 

Expert Adviser, EU Commission’s “Tails Mission” Project 
Focused on improving animal welfare and tail docking practices in pig farming. 

Education & Skills 

Extensive experience in agricultural leadership and cooperative development. 
Strong communication and negotiation skills. 
Deep understanding of EU agricultural policy and rural development programs. 

Updated CV 27-Jun-2025