Generational Renewal
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Generational Renewal

Find out more about measures, projects and training to stimulate generational renewal and support young farmers and new entrants in setting up a successful agri-business.

Latest news

PAC_Game, a board game developed by the Italian National Network (c) Italian National Network
22 Jul 2026

Gamification connects education and agriculture

National Networks collaborate with schools and educational institutions to create playful experiences and board games that grow students’ understanding of agriculture, food and the role of the CAP.

  • CAP Implementation
Participants engaged in group discussion during an outdoor EU CAP Network workshop session, seated around a table near a lakeside landscape
23 Jun 2026

Networking, the CAP, and the future: insights from our recent Thematic Groups

Discover key insights from our latest TGs on sustainable and competitive livestock systems, farm diversification, and a Just Transition in the agri-food sector.

  • CAP Implementation
A social media post by the Portuguese CAP Network showing that over 4000 young farmers applied for support from the CAP © Portuguese National Network
19 Jun 2026

Strengthening the Right to Stay in rural areas

EU-level discussions and inspiring activities supported by National Networks delivered key messages on generational renewal and the ‘right to stay’ in rural areas.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest publications

Effects of selected Polish 2023-2027 CSP interventions on investment support, development of small farms and installation of young farmers
Member State Evaluation |

Effects of selected Polish 2023-2027 CSP interventions on investment support, development of small farms and installation of young farmers 

Report on planned investments under three interventions of Poland’s 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan (CSP): I.10.2 (investments in agricultural holdings in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency), I.10.5 (small farm development) and I.11 (setting up of young farmers (young farmer bonuses)). The report is based on application and contract data.

  • Evaluation
Second Evaluation of Good Practices: Phases of Structuring and Observation (D2.1)
Member State Evaluation |

Evaluation of best practice projects from Tuscany, 2014-2022 RDP, second catalogue

This is the second evaluation of best practices, produced for the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP) of Tuscany (Italy). A catalogue of best practices is produced with the aim of highlighting the most significant projects and those which have achieved the best results.

  • Evaluation
Generational renewal in agriculture and in rural areas: proposals for national actions
Briefings |

Generational renewal in agriculture and in rural areas: proposals for national actions

Collection of proposals from CAP stakeholders, collected at the EU CAP Network Seminar on Ensuring the Right to Stay for Young Farmers and Rural Youth.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest good practice

Anna Länsisalmi-Keisala with ther cows
Project | 15 Jul 2026

Maalaisjärki Farm: Bold Investments by Young Farmers

  • CAP Implementation
Rokodelski center Ribnica logo
Project | 09 Jul 2026

Handicraft digi lab in Slovenia

  • CAP Implementation
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