I am an agricultural producer who founded NGO Soil Innovation Cluster in 2015 to deal with an acute topic in the field of agriculture – soil protection. I see agricultural innovation in everyday practices that make food production environmentally sustainable, but consider it important that the solutions developed are also suitable and can be implemented in local agricultural production. Together with the members of the cluster, I am taking steps to give the next generation better soil and an intact food system. I have studied agriculture, law and accounting. In addition to the cluster, I run my own asset management company and raise three children.
Killu Leet
In my view, the term ‘sustainable food production’ is not just an upward trend, but a prerequisite for ensuring food security in the long term. Leading and coordinating cluster’s projects requires sedulous attention to related research studies, close cooperation with entities whose efforts and energy are devoted to safeguarding our soil ecosystems. I have obtained a Master’s degree in food technology at the Estonian University of Life Sciences in the field of plant-based products. I have previously worked at the Agriculture and Food Board, my scientific background in chemistry and biotechnology comes from practical lab experience.
Members
Our members represent crop and livestock farmers and sturdy agricultural producers all over Estonia.
The innovation-based development of our activities is supported by international partnerships. In order to fulfill the objectives of each project, we work closely with companies and research institutions whose professional competence and contribution to the sustainability of Estonian agriculture and rural life is considerable.