Title:
Small-scale farming and youth in an era of rapid rural change
Authors:
Proctor, F.
,
Lucchesi, V.
Place:
London
Publisher:
IIED
Year:
2012
PAGE:
87
ISBN:
978-1-84369-845-6
Language:
eng
Subject:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Keywords:
agriculture
,
markets
,
rural development
,
youth
Abstract:
This paper focuses on developing and emerging economy regions of the world, providing an overview of trends in small-scale farming and agrifood markets, demographic changes and trends in employment – particularly that of youth. It reflects on the aspirations of rural youth and identifies some of the drivers and innovations that have engaged youth in agriculture – and which might help to inform and shape the future. It identifies some emerging policy implications that address small-scale farming and youth in an era of rapid change, including knowledge gaps which, if filled, could better inform the debate on the future of small-scale agriculture and on who will be the next generation of farmers.
Organization:
Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation (HIVOS)
,
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Category:
General
Right:
© 2012 Hivos
Document type:
Report
File:
361716.pdf