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PSM – Challenges and Opportunities for Youth in Agriculture – 2018
Around the world, emerging economies are paving the way for future prosperity on the basis of agriculture. On the African continent, for instance, farming provides up to 70 percent of all jobs. Many of these same economies also have an ever-expanding youth population, where the next generation is already changing the face of agriculture at home and abroad by turning challenges into opportunities and doing their part to improve food security. Enabling these young people to succeed as agricultural entrepreneurs and business leaders is vital for economic development. This-side event will bring together young agricultural leaders from emerging economies to talk about their eforts, share experiences, and engage in a dynamic debate about how we can support the next generation to reap the benefits of sustainable agriculture and drive food security. The discussion will focus on the following sub-themes: gender diversity; market access and finance; environmental responsibility and sustainability; talent development and upskilling
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PSM – Youth in Ag – Position Paper – 2018
By 2050, the world will have to feed as many as 9.7 billion people. One key to success in tackling this global challenge is to engage young agricultural leaders and equip them with the knowledge, resources, and access to markets needed to produce and distribute food to feed the world. This position paper is an update of the position taken by PSM in 2013.
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PSM – Youth in Ag – Position Paper – 2017
We are faced with the global challenge of recruiting and retaining youth in agriculture. Human capital and talent are essential drivers of growth, sustainability, and security across the entire food value chain.
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