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Minister of Agriculture announces €35 million support line for young farmers

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Briefings

Ministro José Manuel Fernandes announced a €35 million simplified, fast-track support line for young farmers at the Macedo de Cavaleiros event, alongside a €330 million program to renew agricultural generations targeting 2,000 young farmers with over 1,500 active projects. The initiative aims to address the median age of 64 years in agriculture by introducing modern technologies like drones and robotics, though specific licensing timelines and project details remain partially undefined.

Key points

• A €35 million simplified and fast-track support line was announced for young farmers to invest in agriculture, with costs simplified to avoid bureaucratic delays in resource licensing and exploration transmission.
• A €330 million program to renew agricultural generations was launched, targeting 2,000 young farmers with over 1,500 active projects already underway.

Context

The initiative addresses the median age of 64 years in agriculture, aiming to introduce modern technologies like drones and robotics to ensure food security and productivity. The event took place at the Macedo de Cavaleiros I Encontro de Jovens Agricultores.

Limitations

Specific licensing timelines for resource licensing and exact project details remain partially undefined. The evidence does not specify the full scope of the €35 million line's eligibility criteria or the complete list of supported technologies beyond drones and robotics.

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