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Organised by EU CAP Network -
CET
- English
- Brussels, Belgium
- In-person
This was the 2nd meeting of the Thematic Group on Gen Z: Leading Generational Renewal in Farming. The event allowed you to assess the necessary changes in both policy and practice to foster greater engagement of young people in agriculture.
In the evolving landscape of agriculture, young people are crucial in shaping the future of farming and rural areas. Future farmers and rural areas must be deeply integrated, with agricultural activities embedded in local economic and social environments. Generational renewal goes beyond merely reducing the average age of farmers in the EU. It involves understanding the needs and aspirations of young people living in rural areas who could drive the future of farming and vice versa. It is important to empower the new generation of young farmers to harness the full benefits of technology and innovation for sustainable farming practices in Europe.
Building on existing groundwork, the TG aims to explore the key characteristics of future farmers from the perspective of young people. This TG had Generation Z as its main target group, as they are the ones looking towards their future.
The second meeting aimed to:
- Review key insights gathered from the activities of the TG to date.
- Share insights on good practices that support the involvement and empowerment of young people in agriculture, promote smooth farm succession, and encourage the transfer of knowledge and access to training and resources.
- Identify policies and key elements that will support diverse farmer profiles over the next decade, ensuring alignment with future agricultural needs and facilitating generational transition.
- Develop action-oriented recommendations to support generational renewal in agriculture and to empower future farmers to be sustainable and resilient in the long term.
Programme
Agenda - 2nd Meeting of the Thematic Group on Gen Z: Leading Generational Renewal in Farming
(PDF – 181.59 KB)
Additional info
Venue
Avenue des Arts 9/bis Brussels 1210 Belgium
Organiser
EU CAP Network
EU Stakeholders
Support
CAP Implementation Contact Point
EU CAP Network
Media
Resources
Presentations
Feedback from Informal TG Meetings: Living Sustainably vs. Farming for Profit – Mark Tsekov
(PDF – 66.87 KB)
Feedback from Informal TG Meetings: Community and Collaboration - Clémence Morant
(PDF – 102.4 KB)
Initiative from Austria, Perspektive Landwirtschaft - Eva Wallerberger, Federal Ministry for Agriculture Austria
(PDF – 395.85 KB)
Initiative from Ireland, Land Mobility Service – Elaine Houlihan, MACRA
(PDF – 12.68 MB)
Initiative from France, Terre de Liens – Anass Hammani
(PDF – 285.07 KB)
Initiative from Belgium. Flemish Farm Lease Decree – Damien Xhonneux, PIBO-Campus
(PDF – 1.63 MB)
