DATE: October 9, 2025
SECTOR: Agriculture
SOURCE: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
TOPIC: Global agricultural productivity and new strategies to diagnose and address stagnation
SUMMARY: A global policy brief exploring how countries can address labour shortages in farming by rethinking how agriculture is perceived, supported and structured.
DESCRIPTION: Agriculture, like many sectors, faces a growing talent shortage. With an ageing workforce, rising skills gaps and an increasing need for innovation, the future of sustainable food production depends on attracting new generations into farming. This Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) policy brief outlines several ways that governments can support new entrants, particularly young people, women, and first-generation farmers, by broadening policy approaches and addressing barriers such as limited access to capital, credit and land. Ultimately, the publication calls for coordinated action across agriculture, education and rural policy to reshape how farming is perceived and create viable, appealing routes into the sector.
Read the full policy brief: Attracting New Farmers for the Future of Agriculture
