Gender

Youth Employment in Family Farming (animated slideshow)

Low-productivity farms with low incomes and hard working conditions have turned many young people away from agriculture. As a result, family farmers are ageing, which may make it difficult to meet the world's future food needs. But productive and decent farming work can draw youth back into the sector, rejuvenating family farms and simultaneously addressing the growing problem of youth un-/underemployment.

28/11/2014