Midlands MEP Wants 10% Of CAP Guaranteed For Young Farmers

Only 7% of farmers are under 35 years old.   

A Midlands MEP wants 10% of the next CAP budget to be ringfenced for young farmers. 

Maria Walsh presented her Generational Renewal in Agriculture report to the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee.  

The report outlines measures to improve access to land, finance, and farm succession supports across the EU.   

She is highlighting Ireland’s ageing farming population, as only 7% of farmers are under 35 years old.   

The Fine Gael rep says stronger supports for women in agriculture are needed:  

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