Eu Call to Give Young a Ladder Into Farming ; High Cost of Entry Deters Successors in an Industry Where Half Are Over 55 Years Old
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MORE than half of Europe's farmers are over 55 years old - and a quarter are over 65, according to a report.
The report, published last week, prompted Euro MPs to call for more EU help to encourage young farmers to stay in agriculture despite the high costs.See the full content of this document
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Eu Call to Give Young a Ladder Into Farming ; High Cost of Entry Deters Successors in an Industry Where Half Are Over 55 Years Old
EU budget funds are already available under the Common Agricultural Policy to support farm start-ups and help farmers taking retirement.
But the report warn...See the full content of this document
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