Netum Group Plc | Press release | 16 September 2025 at 9 a.m. EEST

Netum reforms the Farmers’ Social Insurance Institution’s holiday and stand-in service system

Netum Ltd and the Farmers' Social Insurance Institution (Mela) have signed an agreement on the development and maintenance of a new holiday and stand-in service system. The system is a national information system designed for the administrative tasks of agricultural stand-in services. In the future, it will handle applications for stand-in services, decision-making, and tasks related to the organisation of services digitally.

Lomitusnetti, which is still in use today, is technically outdated, and its functionalities no longer serve the implementation of stand-in services at a sufficient level. Lomitusnetti does not support the current administrative processes and does not meet today's requirements for digital services and transactions. In the future, the aim is to prioritise digital service channels, which will reduce the need for mailing paper letters and primarily utilise electronic communications and Suomi.fi messages.

As the authority responsible for the farmers' holiday and stand-in scheme, Mela is accountable for the stand-in service system and its maintenance. Additionally, it manages the implementation of stand-in services and oversees the organisation of local administration for these services. The holiday and stand-in service system is the most important tool for local units to manage agricultural relief work and to support practical arrangements.

The system is used by Mela's experts, representatives of local units, farmers and service providers of stand-in services. In the stand-in services system, stand-in services are applied for, decisions related to them are processed and made, invoicing materials are compiled, and communication is sent to various operators. The smooth administration of the system requires integrations with Mela's own information systems, national registers and information systems used by local units. In addition, the implementation of the system must take into account possible future changes both in legislation and at the organisational level.

"Building and maintaining Mela's new holiday and stand-in services system is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our solid expertise in agile application development, integrations and the versatile utilisation of artificial intelligence in different areas of the project”, says Altti Raali, CEO of Netum Ltd. "We are very proud and happy to be involved in modernising the authority's digital services and ensuring that the end result is both technologically advanced and an easy-to-use and sustainable solution for all parties," Raali continues.

“The new information system allows for digital handling of stand-in service matters, simplifies transactions for agricultural entrepreneurs, and facilitates the organisation of stand-in services. At the same time, it enhances the security of supply and domestic food production”, emphasises Päivi Wallin, Director at the Farmers’ Social Insurance Institution.

The Farmers' Social Insurance Institution chose Netum as its implementation partner through an open tendering process. The duration of the agreement is seven years. The procurement includes an option to expand the functionalities and integrations of the stand-in system during the contract period.

For further information, please contact:

Netum Ltd
Altti Raali, CEO
+358 405 573 047
altti.raali@netum.fi

Netum Group Plc
Netum is a strongly and profitably growing IT service partner that builds a functional and secure digital society. We help our customers develop their digital business by designing and implementing sustainable digital solutions tailored to their needs – wisely and responsibly. Netum employs approximately 400 people, and the company's revenue in 2024 was EUR 44 million. Netum Group Plc's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki First North (NETUM). www.netum.fi 

Netum Ltd
Netum Ltd is the Netum Group’s largest operating company, specialising in customised project deliveries. Netum Ltd has strong competence in demanding and societally significant digital projects. The operations are based on agile, high-quality and secure comprehensive services.

Farmers' Social Insurance Institution
The Farmers' Social Insurance Institution Mela is the pension institution for farmers and grant recipients. Mela provides comprehensive pension cover and social security to farmers, reindeer herders, fishermen, forest owners and recipients of scientific or artistic grants and scholarships. Approximately 200 expert Mela employees serve their customers all over Finland. The head office is located in Tapiola, Espoo. www.mela.fi