Ministry of Agriculture Launches Call for Research Projects on “New Agricultural Actors”
Paris, France – September 3, 2025 – The French Ministry of Agriculture and Food has announced an important new call for research projects, inviting the scientific community to delve into the evolving landscape of agricultural professions. Titled “Les nouveaux actifs agricoles : portraits socio-démographiques, trajectoires, insertions” (New Agricultural Actors: Socio-Demographic Portraits, Trajectories, Insertions), this initiative aims to foster a deeper understanding of the individuals entering and shaping the agricultural sector today.
Published on September 3, 2025, at 12:47 PM, this call for proposals signifies the Ministry’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking and its recognition of the crucial role that diverse and dynamic human capital plays in the future of French agriculture. The research sought is intended to provide comprehensive insights into the socio-demographic characteristics of these new agricultural actors, exploring their diverse backgrounds, motivations, training pathways, and integration experiences within the sector.
The scope of the research is broad, encompassing a variety of profiles within the “new agricultural actors” category. This could include individuals transitioning from non-agricultural backgrounds, young people entering farming, those involved in innovative agricultural models such as agroecology or urban agriculture, and individuals who may not have traditional agricultural training but are contributing significantly to the sector’s development.
Key areas of investigation highlighted in the call for projects include:
- Socio-Demographic Portraits: Detailed analysis of the age, gender, educational attainment, geographic origin, and previous professional experiences of these new agricultural actors.
- Trajectories and Motivations: Understanding the career paths, decision-making processes, and the driving forces that lead individuals to choose agriculture as a profession. This could explore aspirations related to rural life, environmental concerns, food sovereignty, or entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Insertion and Integration: Examining the challenges and facilitators of successful integration into the agricultural world. This includes aspects such as access to land, financing, training, technical support, and networking opportunities.
- Impact on the Sector: Assessing the contributions of these new actors to the economic, social, and environmental resilience of French agriculture, including their adoption of new technologies, farming practices, and their role in revitalizing rural areas.
The Ministry anticipates that the findings from these research projects will be invaluable in informing the development of targeted support measures, training programs, and public policies designed to attract, retain, and empower a new generation of agricultural professionals. By understanding the evolving needs and profiles of these individuals, the Ministry aims to foster a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable agricultural sector for France.
This call for projects represents a significant opportunity for researchers to contribute to a vital area of national interest. Further details regarding the eligibility criteria, submission guidelines, and deadlines for the “Appel à projets de recherche sur « Les nouveaux actifs agricoles : portraits socio-démographiques, trajectoires, insertions »” can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
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