Jennifer Leavy writing in Tracking the Scent:
For further context see the following:
Making Agriculture Cool
The 'Agro Mindset' Organization
Savannah Young Farmers Network
Urban farming more profitable than white-collar jobs for many Congolese
Strong messages emerging from primary research with young people in rural areas under the Life in a Time of Food Price Volatility project – a four-year study across ten developing countries - and from the Future Agricultures Consortium youth theme, focusing on young people and agricultural policy processes in sub-Saharan Africa, shed light on young people’s attitudes towards agriculture and the likelihood of being able to address food security concerns via engagement of young people with the sector. Some of these attitudes include:
Conducting greenhouses checks in Mombasa :Photo Courtesy Emmie
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- Most young people have no interest in agriculture,
- Agriculture is not considered to be delivering the types of lifestyles and status that young people desire and expect.
- Education is a double-edged sword
- Agriculture is often seen as a last resort
For further context see the following:
Making Agriculture Cool
The 'Agro Mindset' Organization
Savannah Young Farmers Network
Urban farming more profitable than white-collar jobs for many Congolese