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The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Youth and generational renewal : projects brochure

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Youth in rural areas, and young farmers in particular, enhance rural vitality and pave the way for stronger value chains and rural prosperity. Generational renewal is one of the preconditions for improved competitiveness of the agricultural sector over the longer term and for sustainable food production in Europe. Rural development policy not only facilitates the set-up of young farmers and new entrants to farming, it actively supports young entrepreneurs across many sectors of the economy. The policy’s wider objective of strengthening the socio-economic fabric is also helping to make rural... areas more attractive places to live and work, especially for young people. This edition of the EAFRD Projects Brochure comprises three sections which highlight different aspects of the policy challenge posed by generational renewal in rural areas. It profiles some of the approaches being used to support young farmers and young entrepreneurs in the current programming period.