Small-scale farming and youth in an era of rapid rural change
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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.
Authors:
Proctor, F.
,
Lucchesi, V.
Category:
General
ISBN:
978-1-84369-845-6
Keywords:
agriculture
,
markets
,
rural development
,
youth
Language:
eng
Organization:
Hivos – Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation
Organization:
IIED - International Institute for Environment and Development
PAGE:
87
Place:
London
Publisher:
IIED
Year:
2012
Right:
© 2012 Hivos
Subject:
Agriculture and Rural Development
Title:
Small-scale farming and youth in an era of rapid rural change