Future-Proofing EU Agriculture through Generational Renewal

by name voted on 19.10.2023

Summary

This resolution addresses the aging population of European farmers and proposes measures to attract young people to the agricultural sector through better land access, financial support, and improved rural living conditions.

9 19.10.2023

Other

economy

environment

social policy

public administration

employment and working conditions

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European agricultural sector is facing a significant aging crisis, with the majority of farm managers being over 55 years old.
High land costs, low profitability, and heavy administrative requirements are the primary barriers preventing young people from entering farming.
Member States are required to dedicate at least 3% of their direct payment budget specifically to support generational renewal.
The Commission is encouraged to establish a specialized EU observatory to monitor farmland trends, prices, and land use.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ECR

ID

NI

The Left

Total

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the generational renewal in the EU farms of the future REPORT on generational renewal in the EU farms of the future Generational renewal in the EU farms of the future

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