Young farmers in Romania. From "I learned how to use a chainsaw on YouTube" to "We're trying to do agriculture a little differently"

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026

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Young farmers across Europe innovate in agriculture, facing climate change and labor shortages.

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Young farmers across Europe, including in Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, and Italy, are embracing agriculture in innovative ways, moving beyond traditional farming roles to become entrepreneurs. Examples include the Corbu brothers, who run a regenerative garden with over 800 plant species near Bucharest, and Alex, a young farmer who learned through online tutorials and manages a diverse farm with animals. Other young farmers are integrating technology, such as using data sensors and cleaning robots, or developing related products like cosmetics from farm produce. Despite these modern approaches, the sector faces significant challenges, including the impact of climate change causing crop losses, and a critical shortage of willing labor in rural areas, a problem shared across borders.

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