The PROPAGRI project emerges in response to a growing concern across Europe: the decline in young people entering the agricultural sector. With an ageing farming population and a lack of generational replacement, the sector faces a potential crisis. PROPAGRI seeks to bridge this gap by equipping young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) with the skills needed for sustainable agriculture, enhancing their employability and ensuring the continuity of farming activities. As well as addressing labour shortages, this initiative contributes to wider, long-term environmental goals, making it a commitment to the future of European agriculture.
Project PROPAGRI
PROfessional integration of young People through AGRIculture
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Project objectives
1
Raise awareness among young people about careers in sustainable agriculture.
2
Launch a training programme in organic farming.
3
Make the sector more attractive to young talent.
4
Improve the training capacity of farmers to support new recruits.
Main results
Training course
Definition and elaboration of the pedagogical framework and the theoretical content of the course.
Matching platform
Online job search platform to promote the meeting between young NEETs and farmers according to the defined criteria.
Farm internships
Development and implementation of a guide to support workers in organising small internships that allow young people to discover life on a farm for 5 days.
Orientation workshop
Orientation workshop to test tailor-made tools for trainers to guide young NEETs towards sustainable agricultural employment.
Expected impact
The PROPAGRI project will have significant positive impacts across multiple domains.
- Economically, it will address labour shortages in the agricultural sector by equipping young people with essential skills, thereby enhancing their employability and ensuring the continuity of agricultural activities.
- Socially, the project will integrate NEET youth into the labour market, reducing unemployment and fostering social inclusion.
- Environmentally, PROPAGRI will promote sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to the fight against climate change.