Europe’s farming sector is aging fast — and the EU is launching its most ambitious strategy yet to reverse the trend. With a five-point plan focused on land access, financing, education, rural living, and succession support, Brussels aims to double the share of farmers under 40 by 2040. Young entrants could receive starter packages worth up to €300,000, while older farmers may lose EU payments if they continue beyond retirement age. It’s a bold attempt to make agriculture attractive, viable, and future-proof for the next generation.
With comments on an "agrarheute"-article (12/2025) by Norbert Lehmann.