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Who should receive CAP payments? A new legal analysis on the future of the “active farmer” definition

Who should receive CAP payments?
A new legal analysis examines the definition of “active farmer” in the Common Agricultural Policy and explores how it could be strengthened in the 2028–2034 reform. From tightening eligibility criteria to introducing the concept of an “agroecological farmer,” the report outlines concrete pathways to better align public support with those who genuinely work the land and contribute to ecological transition.

Why Europe Needs a Land Observatory -Panel at ORFC26

At ORFC 2026, A2L facilitated a panel on why Europe urgently needs a Land Observatory. Without transparent data on land ownership, prices and concentration, addressing speculation and supporting new agroecological farmers is like farming in the fog. A Land Observatory would bring clarity – helping ensure farmland serves public good, not just private profit.

Regenerative Agriculture, Land Justice, and the Risk of Financial Capture

A new position paper by Agroecology Europe (February 2026) brings much-needed clarity to the growing debate around regenerative agriculture. While acknowledging shared agronomic practices, the paper warns that regenerative narratives are increasingly vulnerable to corporate capture and financialisation.

Generational Renewal in Farming – Comparative Findings

Across Europe, the farming population is aging while fewer farms find successors. This comparative overview compiles insights from several countries to identify common patterns behind the slowdown in generational renewal. It shows that the challenge is not only demographic: land prices, concentration of ownership, and insufficiently targeted public support make entry into farming difficult. By highlighting shared barriers and emerging policy approaches, the publication aims to support discussion on how agricultural policies and land governance can enable a new generation of farmers.

Ensuring a Future for Farming: A2LN’s Call for Structural Change in Support of Generational Renewal

In the context of the European Commission’s Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture, and its ongoing consultation on a new agricultural policy strategy to promote generational renewal, the European Access to Land Network has submitted the following contribution.… Read More »Ensuring a Future for Farming: A2LN’s Call for Structural Change in Support of Generational Renewal