Policy Dialogue #24: "Young people in agriculture and rural areas" with Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski

Last updated on Tuesday, 24/01/2023

To mark the 2022 European Year of Youth, European Commissioners are meeting with young people to hear their concerns, perspectives and proposals to tackle some of todays’ most pressing challenges. In this framework, Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski is chairing on 31 January 2023 a dialogue with young people.

It is impossible to ensure the future sustainability of agriculture and rural areas without young people. However, only every tenth EU farmer is under 44 years of age and persuading more young people to begin farming is a significant challenge. For this reason, generational renewal is one of the key priorities of the new Common Agricultural Policy, that provides stronger support for young farmers. Beyond agriculture, improving rural quality of life by supporting rural service provision, infrastructure and rural economic diversification are needed to make rural areas attractive for young people. 

Follow our Policy Dialogue with Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wokciechowski discussing together with young people:

• What are the main worries and key opportunities for youth in agriculture and rural areas?
• How the CAP supports young farmers?
• How young people can be empowered to take an active role in local development?
• Other relevant topics such as animal welfare or maintenance of rural areas?

Watch the event live on 31 January 2023 from 14:30 to 16:30 (Brussels time) via the European Commission live stream page or via the European Youth social media accounts.

Did you miss the live discussion? Don't worry, you can watch the recorded version by accessing the European Commission live stream page.