The Region of Tuscany has published the call for proposals “Aiuto all’avviamento di imprese per giovani agricoltori, annualità 2024“, with the aim of promoting agricultural entrepreneurship among young people and counteracting the ageing of the sector. The call, approved by executive decree 17302 of 25 July 2024, is part of sub-measure 6.1 of the Rural Development Programme (Psr Feasr 2014-2022) and is co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Objectives of the call
The call encourages the start-up of new agricultural enterprises led by young people between 18 and 40 years old, offering cash prizes of up to 70,000 euro for start-ups in mountain areas and 65,000 euro for other areas. The initiative aims to support young farmers, encouraging innovation, competitiveness and dynamic development of the agricultural sector.
Modalities and timing for participation
Applications for support can be submitted from 18 September 2024 until 1pm on 31 October 2024 exclusively through Artea‘s online platform. Among the requirements to participate, young people must be at their first experience as farm manager and submit a Business Development Plan.

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