The evolving profile of new entrants in agriculture and the role of digital technologies

Mercedes Campi, Masayasu Asai, Jonathan McFadden, Emilio Pindado and Alicia Rosburg

No 209, OECD Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: New entrants into agriculture are critical for the transformation of food systems. New entrants in OECD countries are younger, have higher levels of education and entrepreneurial skills, and are more likely to adopt new technologies than those already working in the sector. Yet, negative perceptions of farming, limited access to capital and land, lower access to services and regulatory complexities can all deter the entry to the sector. Digital technologies can make agriculture more attractive by reducing arduous tasks and health risks, enhancing working conditions, and supporting on-farm income diversification. Foresight analysis of macro trends and challenges to a digitalised, sustainable and inclusive future can be a useful tool to help anticipate farmer skills needs and transform mindsets. Governments can facilitate new entrants in agriculture, including by investing in human capital, improving digital infrastructure services, promoting innovation systems and removing barriers to entry.

Keywords: Agricultural entrepreneurs; Agricultural innovation; Barriers to entry; Generational renewal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 O33 Q12 Q15 Q16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-08-22
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