National Policy to Support Rural Youth in Brazil

Law 24/7, effective from July 2025 in Brazil, establishes the National Policy for Rural Youth and Succession, aimed at encouraging youth aged 15 to 29 to remain in rural communities involved in family farming. The law promotes access to usable land, rural credit with differentiated conditions, and fosters rural education through collaboration with educational and research institutions. It also encourages the creation of cooperatives and associations of young farmers. A notable aspect is the presidential veto removing the requirement to allocate at least 30% of federal, state, and municipal funds for purchasing food from family farms, due to constitutional concerns. Overall, the law seeks to improve living and working conditions for rural youth in Brazil.