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<p>The Government publication Agriculture in the United Kingdom 2015 shows that the
median age of farm holders in the UK is 59.</p><p> </p><p>Having a skilled workforce
in place, attracting new talent and ensuring that there are opportunities to enter
and progress through the farming sector is vital for the future of UK food and farming.
The Government is aware of concerns about the aging profile of farming and recognises
the challenges facing young new entrants to farming including the high cost of land
and access to finance.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is keen to work with industry
to explore and promote a range of different farm business models where established
farmers can open up opportunities to the next generation of young farmers to gain
a foothold and experience in the sector such as agricultural tenancies, share-farming,
contract farming, franchise farming and joint ventures.</p>
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