There is a lot going on against the reindeer herding industry right now.

Climate change is affecting reindeer grazing, fuel costs are rising and encroachment is causing grazing land to shrink.

But despite the challenges, young reindeer herders testify to a belief in the future of the reindeer herding industry.

In Saturday's 15 minutes from Sápmi, the future of young reindeer herders is discussed.

One of the guests in the section is Karin Vannar, who is chairman of the Reindeer Owners' Association, which works to develop and preserve reindeer husbandry.

She sees that many young people are hesitant to become reindeer herders due to the challenges that exist and has a perception that the Sami Parliament has much more to do with the young people ending up on the side.

- But if the young people come to us and ask for help, we try to help.

We are many who know this and our doors are open, says Karin Vannar.

But the chairman of the Sami Parliament's reindeer husbandry committee does not agree.

- That's not true, we are looking for ways to implement the generational change.

That's the key.

That the older reindeer herders should be able to retire and that the young ones should be caught earlier, he says.

Support for young people is not enough for everyone

The re-growth among young reindeer herders is today weak in many Sami villages and to break that trend, young reindeer herders can apply for start-up support to build a reindeer husbandry company.

- I must say that I regret that it is such a rigid system.

We do not have much money to distribute, so the support is not enough for everyone who applies and I know that the support is crucial for many young people to dare to invest in an already hard-pressed industry, says Jan Rannerud.

Right now, until 15 June, there is an opportunity for young people to apply for start-up support, see more at the Swedish Board of Agriculture.

15 minutes from Sápmi is broadcast on Saturday at 16:05 on SVT 2. You can also watch the program here on the site and on SVT Play from Saturday morning.