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Access to land and land development for small-scale farmers
Land access, valuation and networking for small-scale farming in Luxembourg
Access to land and land development for small-scale farmers
This initiative is developing a network to support access to land for small-scale farms, self-sufficiency projects and community-supported agriculture initiatives (CSA) in Luxembourg.
The focus is on the practical question of how available land can be identified, assessed and effectively matched with new or existing projects. This involves both purchase and lease options as well as alternative usage models and cooperative forms of land development.
The initiative collects and organises information on existing land, operational models and access to land. It develops criteria and methods for assessing plots of land in terms of ecological suitability, legal frameworks, infrastructure and long-term usability for small, diversified farms.
Another focus is on building a network between people seeking land and owners or stakeholders wishing to make land available. The aim is to facilitate mediation and exchange and to enable concrete projects.
In addition, existing models from Luxembourg and abroad are analysed to identify approaches that can be adapted for Luxembourg. The initiative sees itself as an interface between practice, planning and agriculture, and promotes dialogue between civil society, agricultural and institutional stakeholders.
In the long term, it aims to help develop new ways of ensuring fair, sustainable and diverse access to land and to bring concrete projects to fruition.
Institution type/carrier
Civil society
Institution-Name
Landzugang Netzwerk Luxemburg
How is your initiative financed?
The initiative is currently in its start-up phase and is not institutionally funded at present. It relies on voluntary commitment, voluntary contributions and personal contributions from those involved. At present, there is no regular income or fixed funding structure. Planned activities such as network building, research and analysis are carried out on a voluntary basis. For future developments, project-based funding, grants, membership fees or earmarked support may play a role. The aim is to establish a transparent, public-interest-oriented funding structure that enables the development of an independent land access network.
Are there any additional partners or funders connected to your initiative?
There are currently no established institutional funders or financial partners. The initiative is in its early stages and plans to work in cooperation with stakeholders from the sectors of small-scale agriculture, CSA initiatives, permaculture networks, as well as civil society and regional projects in Luxembourg and neighbouring regions. Cooperation with existing initiatives in the fields of sustainable agriculture, land use and food sovereignty is planned and is being developed gradually. There are currently no established financial partnerships.
Participation opportunities
The initiative offers a wide range of opportunities for public participation on the topic of land access and small-scale farming.
Those interested can actively contribute to the collection, organisation and analysis of information on agricultural land and land-use models. This includes, for example, research into available land, existing initiatives or legal frameworks, as well as documenting examples from Luxembourg and abroad.
Another area for participation is networking: individuals can establish contacts between projects seeking land (e.g. SOLAWI, small-scale farms, self-sufficiency initiatives) and potential landowners, or assist in the development of a structured network.
In addition, contributions to working groups are possible, such as developing evaluation criteria for land (ecological, legal, practical) or analysing transferable models for the Luxembourg context.
The initiative is open to both one-off and ongoing involvement. People without prior experience are also welcome, as collaborative learning and knowledge exchange are central components of the project.
In the long term, workshops, exchange formats and collaborative projects are also planned, in which knowledge will be shared and concrete land access solutions developed.
What’s needed
Financing Engaged citizen Part time volunteers Expertise/knowledge An open space A temporary place Equipment Paid employeeOther
Establishing a network for land access, land valuation and matching land with small-scale agricultural projects.
Objectives
The aim of the initiative is to facilitate access to land for small-scale, diversified and resilient farms in Luxembourg and to develop new ways of using land.
To this end, a structured network is to be established that brings together people seeking land (e.g. CSA initiatives, self-sufficient individuals, small-scale farms) with landowners, existing farms and relevant stakeholders.
A key objective is to develop methods for assessing and classifying agricultural land in terms of its suitability for ecological, small-scale use. Ecological, legal and practical criteria will be taken into account to improve the basis for decision-making and planning.
The initiative also aims to analyse existing models of land access and farm development from both Luxembourg and abroad, and to assess their applicability to the Luxembourg context.
In the long term, the initiative aims to help facilitate the emergence of new, sustainable agricultural and self-sufficiency projects, strengthen regional food sovereignty and promote the responsible use of agricultural land.
Impact
The immediate impact of the initiative lies in improving the visibility, organisation and accessibility of information on agricultural land and opportunities for accessing land in Luxembourg.
In the short term, a network will be established that connects people with a specific interest in land (e.g. CSA initiatives, small-scale farms, self-sufficient individuals) with potential plots, landowners and relevant stakeholders. This will facilitate initial concrete contacts, discussions and project ideas.
A further direct effect is the development and application of criteria for assessing agricultural land. These help interested parties to make realistic assessments and identify suitable locations for their projects.
Furthermore, the initiative promotes the exchange of knowledge regarding existing land-use models and alternative forms of access to land. This creates new opportunities for action for individuals and groups who previously had no or only limited access to suitable land.
In the medium term, the initiative can help facilitate initial pilot projects by fostering concrete land brokerage, partnerships or usage agreements.
Target audience
The initiative is aimed at individuals and organisations seeking access to land for small-scale, diversified and sustainable use, or wishing to facilitate such access.
This includes, in particular, prospective and existing small-scale businesses in agriculture and horticulture, whether as a main or secondary occupation. It also targets CSA initiatives, community-organised agricultural projects and groups working in the fields of self-sufficiency and permaculture.
Another target group comprises individuals and families seeking land for independent food production, organic farming or community projects.
On the other hand, the initiative is also aimed at owners of agricultural land who are interested in new forms of use, leasing, partnerships or long-term projects.
The target group also includes stakeholders from administration, spatial planning, agriculture and regional development who are interested in sustainable land-use models and innovative forms of access.
The initiative is open to people with and without prior experience in agriculture and sees itself as an interface between practical application, land availability and institutional frameworks.
Challenges and learning successes
The challenge lies in the fragmentation of access to land and information. Learning outcome: Through networking and clear criteria, it is much easier to match suitable plots of land with suitable projects.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production Life on Land Partnerships to achieve the goalSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
PDAT 1 : Prepare Resilience of Territory PDAT 2 : Ensure territorial, social and economic cohesion PDAT 3 : Ensure sustainable use of natural resources PDAT 4 : Accelerating the transition to a climate neutral territorySustainability Targets
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Life on Land
- Partnerships to achieve the goal
PDATs
- PDAT 1: Prepare Resilience of Territory
- PDAT 2: Ensure territorial, social and economic cohesion
- PDAT 3: Ensure sustainable use of natural resources
- PDAT 4: Accelerating the transition to a climate neutral territory
More on PDATs
Name of Organization
- Landzugang Netzwerk Luxemburg
- sk8board44@gmail.com
Address & geo, Contact person
- Xavier Thill
- sk8board44@gmail.com
The initiative information was originally written in German
