The European Commission has presented today a ‘Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture', setting out a clear roadmap to support young farmers and attract more people to farming. The strategy aims to double the share of young farmers in the EU by 2040, with a goal of young and new farmers constituting about 24% of European farmers.

To this end, the Commission will recommend that Member States, especially those lagging behind, invest at least 6% of their agricultural spending to measures promoting generational renewal, with the option to mobilise additional resources. The strategy also includes developing national strategies for generational renewal in agriculture by 2028 in which they will address existing hurdles and define targeted support measures, based on the Commission's recommendations. Member States will be expected to report regularly on their progress. Together, these efforts will ensure a sustainable, resilient and attractive agricultural sector for the future.