Small-scale farming and youth in an era of rapid rural change

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Title	Small-scale farming and youth in an era of rapid rural change
Authors	F. Proctor, V. Lucchesi
Year	2012
Publisher	IIED
Place	London
Pages	87
ISBN	978-1-84369-845-6
Organisations	Hivos – Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation, IIED - International Institute for Environment and Development
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.
Language	English
Category	General
Document type	Report
Rights	© 2012 Hivos
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