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MELLBY GÅRD JORDBRUK

A favourable year for the farm – in
terms of prices and of weather

Mellby Gård Jordbruk is a versatile agricultural and forestry
property with sustainability, a long-term approach and respect

for nature at its core. In 2025, the farm managed a fruitful
harvest and is well equipped for next year.

At Mellby Gård Jordbruk, 2025 has been a year of both change Despite the
and stability. After the previous foreman retired, the decision uncertainty in
was made to naturally restructure the business and discon- the world, it was a
tinue pork production. Instead, it focuses on forestry, fodder cultiva-
tion and beef production. stable year

Conditions have been favourable – in terms of weather and of PETTER BECKMAN, Operations Manager
prices. The harvest has yielded positive results, and beef and timber
prices have remained high. At the same time, Mellby Gård Jordbruk
has avoided major damage to the forest, dodging both drought and
spruce bark beetle infestations.

“Despite the uncertainty in the world, it was a stable year,” says
Petter Beckman, Operations Manager for Mellby Gård’s agricultural
and forestry operations. “We’ve had very favourable weather in our
region – for the harvest and for forestry.”

WEATHER AND MARKET IN EQUILIBRIUM
The restructuring process led to a reduced need for staff and a more
focused operation. At the same time, the farm’s efforts to reduce its
environmental impact have continued, thanks in part to a substantial
proportion of productive forest land and investments in biodiversity
and solar panels. The farm continues to be carbon negative and as
a result of discontinuing the pork production operation, Mellby Gård
Jordbruk’s contribution in the form of carbon dioxide emissions
captured in its large forests has continued to grow.

Looking ahead, Petter Beckman sees the market becoming
more challenging, especially with timber and pulpwood ex-
pected to decline in terms of price. But by taking a long-
term approach and adapting to conditions in nature, Mellby
Gård Jordbruk is well equipped for the future.

“We fell trees in line with nature and the business cycle.
This means that we fell fewer trees when prices are low and
more trees during boom periods,” concludes Petter Beckman.

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