Non proportionate return on investment

Farmland prices are high, but agricultural income remains low and unstable. Unlike other sectors, farming often requires years of investment before becoming profitable, but without secure revenue, many farmers struggle to cover investment costs. The combination of high land costs and low returns creates a financial gap that makes ownership nearly unattainable for new generations of farmers.

Long-term insecurity and financial barriers

Many farmers rely on rented land under short-term agreements, leaving them vulnerable if landowners choose not to renew leases. This prevents long-term planning and investment, making farm development uncertain. At the same time, tenure insecurity creates a ripple effect, making it harder for farmers to secure bank loans, expand operations, or implement sustainable practices.

Why securing land matters to everyone.

Land threatened from irresponsible use

Farmland is disappearing as urban expansion, new infrastructure projects, commercial investments and various other forms of speculation take priority over food production. Once converted, agricultural land is rarely recovered. On average, 8 hectares of soil are sealed under concrete or asphalt every hour, pushing fertile land toward extinction and jeopardizing the future of sustainable agriculture.

Environmental and soil degradation

Unsustainable practices, including wide-spread monoculture, chemical-intensive farming, and degraded land abandonment, are damaging soil health and entire ecosystems. Polluted water, erosion, and loss of fertility make farming less viable, increasing dependence on industrial inputs and the severity of the climate crisis. Agriculture is a major driver of planetary boundaries overshoot.

“Without secure access to land, 

we can’t invest in our future.”

Lack of (nutrient-dense) food security & sovereignty

Access to healthy, nutrient-dense, fair, and culturally appropriate food is essential for food security and sovereignty. Industrial farming prioritizes mass supply over nutritional quality, local food systems, and environmental sustainability. As farmland concentrates in fewer hands and food production becomes more corporate-driven, communities lose control over how and where their food is grown.

Degraded territories and social fabric

The decline of farming is not just about land—it is about disappearing communities, abandoned rural areas, and a fractured social fabric. Once-thriving territories fall into neglect, depopulation and economic decline, severing the deep-rooted connections between people, land, and tradition. This accelerates the collapse of local economies, erodes cultural heritage, and weakens rural resilience.