Swedish farming faces generational crisis as nearly half of farmers near retirement

Swedish agriculture is confronting a demographic cliff: nearly half of farmers have reached retirement age, and few young people are willing or able to take over. The core issue is structural—young aspirants lack access to housing and capital, making farm succession nearly impossible. This threatens long-term domestic food production and rural economic stability, though the immediate market impact is limited.

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