youth Archives - Farming First

Africa & Middle East: Building resilience in food systems means increased attention, compassion and united action across Africa.

Opinion: Climate

Unlocking the Power Of Youth in Tackling Climate Change

Elizabeth Wathuti

Africa & Middle East: Ahead of the Africa Climate Summit, youth leaders can come together to drive climate action at the African Youth Climate Assembly.

Opinion: Food Security & Nutrition

How Improved Crop Breeding is Shaping the World’s Youth

Michael Quinn

Global: Better crops are central to the welfare of youth, particularly in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Opinion: Environment

The Power of People: A Spotlight on Youth-Led Initiatives for MENA’s Food Systems

Rayan Kassem

Africa & Middle East: Food systems challenges are not unique to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, nor are the issues that young people face. But, as with every region, the actions needed to transform them are.

Opinion: Environment, Gender

A Double Win: Revolutionising African Agriculture to Empower Youth and Sustain the Continent’s Development

Dennis Rangi

Africa & Middle East: An African agricultural revolution can not only help advance the continent’s development progress, but it can also solve the growing challenge of youth unemployment, especially in rural areas.

Opinion: Gender, Market Access

Women and Youth Take on “Man’s Crop” Coffee in Uganda

Sam Viney

Africa & Middle East: Access to land and inputs can include women and youth in Uganda's coffee boom.

Case Study: Environment, Food Security & Nutrition

Agroecology According to Generation Y

Farming First

Africa & Middle East: Young farmers tell Farming First about the importance of practising agroecology to benefit today’s generation and those to come.

Opinion: Market Access

Unleashing Innovation For East Africa’s Millennial Farmers

Awino Nyamolo

Africa & Middle East: Awino Nyamolo from TechnoServe tells Farming First about how to harness the power of young people for Africa's food future.

Opinion: Market Access

Agricultural Businesses Are the Key to “Decent Work” in Rural Communities

Kristin Williams

Latin America & the Caribbean: Farming is hard work, but with targeted investments it can also be decent work, says Root Capital.

Opinion: Environment, Market Access

Fueling Economic Growth and Stability by Creating Opportunities for Youth in Agriculture

Heidi Graves

Global: The world’s youth population is steadily rising. 2.3 billion people—a third of the world’s population—are between the ages of 15 and 34.

Opinion: Environment

How Can African Youth Deliver Agriculture Transformation?

Sithembile Ndema Mwamakamba

Africa & Middle East: Sithembile Ndema Mwamakamba of FANRPAN shares steps for helping African youth realize their potential to transform the continent's food systems.