Young farmers show renewed interest in beef and sheep farms as older generation retires
Younger farmers are increasingly interested in purchasing beef and sheep farms as thousands of established farmers approach retirement.
Thousands of farmers are nearing retirement age, creating opportunities for younger farmers to enter the sector. Young farmers are showing renewed interest in beef and sheep farms, suggesting a more positive outlook for agriculture. A key challenge remains that land values do not align with the productive capacity of farms.
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Farms in the sight of buyers as thousands of farmers approach retirement
Young farmers seem to be showing a renewed interest in beef and sheep farms with a more positive outlook in the agricultural sector.
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Farms in the sight of buyers as thousands of farmers approach retirement
Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman said the key challenge had been that land values did not align with the productive capacity of farms.