A study commissioned by the European Parliament’s agriculture committee on implementation of the policy on young farmers within the CAP says that the support devoted to it is useful but needs to be better targeted, particularly towards new entrants to the sector.
Financial aid to young farmers under the first pillar is compulsory. Around 4.1% of direct payment applicants receive between €20 per hectare to €80 per hectare, depending on the member state. The biggest support for young...