Understanding Farming Career Decision Influencers: Experiences of Some Youth in Rural Manya Krobo, Ghana

Ampadu-Ameyaw, Richard

doi:10.9734/jsrr/2015/17414

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“…However, some studies suggested improvements in the rural environment to encourage youth participation in agriculture. These improvements include the incorporation of youth aspirations in agriculture [20,22], capacity building and the development of rural infrastructure [23], improving the image of agriculture [18,28,41,43], and the engagement of youth in policy processes [24].…”

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“…Only four studies (16%) [15,18,22,47] identified youth interest and career aspirations, which were mainly corporate careers or 'modern jobs'. Only youths involved in agriculture as a primary occupation, members of agricultural clubs/organisations or participants of agriculture-related interventions (for example, the Young Farmer's Club from Nigeria [47]) had aspirations of choosing agriculture as a career.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Adverse experiences were associated with demographical challenges related to marital status, education levels, access to resources, and information in rural areas [20,36,40,[47][48][49][50]. A demographical challenge was the retention of land by the elderly [16,20,22,23,51], where land in rural areas is used as a bargaining chip for power and respect. Young people gain access to land through inheritance, permission to occupy agreements, or leasing [39].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Such barriers include parents' discouragement of youths from pursuing careers in farming [18] and opting for white-collar professions [20] that are thought to have higher economic returns and fewer risk factors [21]. Additionally, for most youths in rural areas, the choice to be involved in farming is determined by their immediate need to fulfil basic needs, lack of employment opportunities, or assurance to inherit the land [22]. When it happens, participation is circumstantial instead of being aspirational; the youth will often leave in pursuit of a "better life" in urban areas when opportunities present themselves [16,20].…”

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Youth Participation in Agriculture: A Scoping Review

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Providing economic opportunities for youth in agriculture is essential to securing the future of agriculture in Africa, addressing poverty, unemployment, and inequality. However, barriers limit youth participation in agriculture and the broader food system. This scoping review aimed to investigate the opportunities and challenges for youth in participating in agriculture and the food system in Africa. This review conducted a scoping review using the PRISMA guideline. Published studies were retrieved from online databases (Web of Science, Cab Direct, and Science Direct) for 2009 to 2019. The findings showed that existing agricultural interventions are production-centric and provide low-income earnings and inadequate social protection. We also found that the youth have pessimistic perceptions about agriculture’s capability of improving their living standards. This could be ascribed to the minimal youth involvement in agricultural activities and the youth’s shared understanding of the agricultural sector’s contribution to general economic growth. From a policy perspective, the literature revealed that current agricultural development programs do not adequately address structural issues underpinning youth participation in the economy. Therefore, to enhance the involvement of youths in agriculture, there is a need for policy implementation in the area of integrated agricultural-based interventions that are context-specific and promote meaningful youth participation in shaping future food systems.

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Section: Challenges and Opportunities For Youth In Agriculturementioning

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Youth Participation in Agriculture: A Scoping Review

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“…Policy analyses reveal a prevailing emphasis on labor supply strategies rather than addressing the constraints impeding business development and job creation, attributable to deficiencies in education and skills training. Upgrading youth skills emerges as a linchpin for enhancing their participation in agriculture, bolstering food security, and alleviating poverty across rural, peri-urban, and urban landscapes [26][27].…”

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A Scoping Review on Youth Participation in Agriculture: Sustainable Development, Food Security, and Economic Growth

Kote,

Jabeen

et al. 2024

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Youth participation in agriculture is a critical aspect of sustainable development, food security, and economic growth in many regions worldwide. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of existing literature on youth engagement in agricultural activities. The review explores various dimensions of youth involvement in agriculture, including motivations, challenges, opportunities, and impacts. The methodology involves a systematic search of electronic databases, including scholarly articles, reports, and grey literature, to identify relevant studies published within a specified timeframe. The inclusion criteria encompass literature that examines the participation of youth (aged 15-35) in agricultural practices, policies, programs, and initiatives across different geographic regions and socio-economic contexts. Initial findings suggest a growing interest in understanding and promoting youth engagement in agriculture, driven by concerns about rural development, unemployment, and food insecurity. Motivations for youth involvement vary widely and may include economic incentives, cultural traditions, social factors, and environmental consciousness. However, numerous challenges hinder youth participation, such as limited access to land, financial resources, education, and technology, as well as negative perceptions of agriculture as a career. Moreover, the review identifies a range of opportunities for enhancing youth involvement in agriculture, including entrepreneurship programs, vocational training, access to markets, digital platforms, and policy interventions that support youth-friendly agricultural policies and strategies. Furthermore, the review highlights the diverse impacts of youth engagement in agriculture, including contributions to food production, innovation, rural development, poverty alleviation, and sustainable livelihoods. Overall, this scoping review provides valuable insights into the complexities surrounding youth participation in agriculture and underscores the need for multifaceted approaches to address barriers, leverage opportunities, and harness the potential of young people in shaping the future of agriculture and rural communities. Future research directions and implications for policy and practice are also discussed.

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