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

Group photo of the 1st meeting of Thematic group on Generational renewal
16 Apr 2025

Let Gen Z lead generational renewal in agriculture

Young CAP stakeholders worked on practical recommendations to foster generational renewal in agriculture – key to more sustainable farming and resilient rural areas.

  • CAP Implementation
Spanish delegation at young leader forum vierumaki finland 2024
14 Mar 2025

EU CAP Network's work on youth: perspectives from young LEADER stakeholders

The involvement of young people in LEADER is not just a question of representation—it is a crucial factor for the long-term sustainability and innovation of rural development.

  • CAP Implementation
A written text on a green wall saying: Have your say!
28 Feb 2025

Young farmers, what are the challenges to accessing the farming sector? Have your say!

Young farmers are invited to answer a survey as a part of a study on generational renewal in agriculture. You can participate until 31 March!

  • Evaluation

Upcoming events

Cross-visit

Cross Visits for Organic Agricultural Advisors across Europe

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
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Latest publications

Press article - An apple a day keeps climate change away
Press Articles |

An apple a day keeps climate change away

Traditional local apple varieties provide economic and environmental benefits for farmers.

  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
Highlights report - Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society
Event Reports |

Highlights report - 1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Valuing Farmers’ Wider Contributions to Society

Participants reflected on existing narratives surrounding farming and explored ways to raise awareness and improve recognition of farmers’ multiple roles in society.

  • CAP Implementation
Pop-up shop in rural Austria funded by the CAP (copyright: TSE GmbH)
Policy Insights |

Revitalising rural Europe: Success stories from the Rural Inspiration Awards 2019

From strengthening digital and societal connections to helping adapt to remote working, some of the finalists of the Rural Inspiration Awards 2019 are still breathing life into rural areas.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest good practice

Closeup of a garlic clove and a small branded packaging box with garlic inside
A field of green vegetables growing
Walnut's on a man's hand on a sunny day
Project | 09 Apr 2025

Nuts Hellas – a Greek agrifood success story

  • CAP Implementation