The average age of a private owner of agricultural land in Sweden has risen by six years over the past 25 years. The older age group has also doubled its share of ownership.
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The average age of a private owner of agricultural land in Sweden has risen by six years over the past 25 years. The older age group has also doubled its share of ownership.
The average age of a private owner of agricultural land in Sweden has risen by six years over the past 25 years. The older age group has also doubled its share of ownership. 91 percent of agricultural land is now owned by individual owners – such as estates, partnerships and private individuals. A new report from the Swedish Board of Agriculture shows that four out of ten private owners in 2024 were over 64 years old. Of the private owners, appr…