The European agricultural sector stands at a pivotal crossroad, with a rapidly ageing population and declining proportion of young entrants threatening long-term sustainability. This session will examine the systemic barriers to youth engagement in agriculture and explore actionable, evidence-based solutions to reverse this trend.
Through a multi-stakeholder panel, case studies and cross-sectoral insights, we’ll explore how policy, education, financial and structural support, alongside innovative approaches to intergenerational knowledge transfer methods, can empower the next generation and reposition agriculture as a viable, future-focused career.
Dean Perrotis College, American farm School
Sustainable Transition Hub Director, IE University
Sustainability Specialist, Carbery
Head of Network and Business Development, EIT Food