Government supports young farmers with 35 million

The Minister of Agriculture, José Manuel Fernandes, announced a new support line of 35 million euros aimed at encouraging young people to invest in agriculture. This initiative aims to create 200 new farmers and features simplified costs and reduced bureaucracy, particularly regarding water resource licensing. Additionally, there is a separate program with 330 million euros to support 2,000 young farmers, with over 1,500 projects already underway. The minister emphasized the need for generational renewal in agriculture to ensure food security and modernize farming practices.