Family Farming Knowledge Platform

Young people in farming

Only 11% of all farm holdings in the European Union are run by farmers under 40 – and persuading more young people to begin farming is a significant challenge.

Faced with an ageing farming population, the EU is stepping up its efforts to encourage young people into farming. Young farmers are given a helping hand to get their business off the ground with start-up grants, income support and benefits such as additional training.

Supporting the next generation of European farmers not only enhances the future competitiveness of EU agriculture; it also helps guarantee Europe's food supplies for years to come.

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Author: European Commission
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Organization: European Commission
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Year: 2023
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Country/ies: European Union
Geographical coverage: European Union (European Union)
Type: Website
Content language: English
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