In this paper we assess the evidence for a 'young farmer problem'in Europe, deconstructing
the underpinning arguments through a review of recent literature and statistical analysis of …

Family farms are exposed to severe economic, political, social and ecological changes. To
enable intra-family succession and to safeguard the long-term survival of the farm, farming …

Understanding the complex process of generational renewal (GR) in agriculture is essential
for supporting the continuation of farming. This paper demonstrates how multiple factors …

As a major labor-intensive agricultural producer globally, China is facing a rapidly aging
farming population and a persistent exodus of young farmers. There are no clear answers to …

Understanding the effects of the off-farm employment of rural laborers on agricultural land
use is essential to promote farmland transfer and enhance rural development in China. This …

Farm succession is a relevant issue, as it is related to rural and youth migration,
sustainability and the ageing of the agricultural sector. Understanding the factors behind the …

Family farming is the predominant form of farm ownership in many countries and it plays an
important role in global food security. In family farming, farm transfer usually occurs …

Agroecology can be considered an approach to farming and food systems which integrates
the use of ecological principles and biological cycles methods of the traditional systems to …

The survival of family farming in Europe is a crucial issue, as it assures landscape
maintenance in marginal areas and provides transmission and accumulation of site-specific …

In this paper we investigate the “Young Farmer Problem” in Europe with a specific focus on
how it applies in England. Recent reforms of the European Union's (EU) Common …