AG Network is a social enterprise that helps small & medium scale farmers ↑se productivity & profitability while creating employment opportunities for youths.
. @RDBrwanda Deputy CEO, Zephanie Niyonkuru: "We look forward to having entrepreneurs succeed in creating decent and productive jobs, as well as increasing exports through the programme."
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Celebrating #WorldFoodSafetyDay 2021 by featuring ALU students and co-founders of AG Network, an online learning platform that trains small-scale farmers on agricultural best practices and how to monitor & manage crops and not compromise the safety and health of people. #WFSD21
The rise of social media and its attraction among young people with access to the appropriate technologies could be a route into agriculture if the two could be linked in some way.
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Did you know? Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa is the main source of income and subsistence for over 70% of the adult population. The sector supports more than 40% of the total employed population in the region.
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Those who become farmers now have the opportunity to be the generation that ends world hunger and alleviate malnutrition, as well as helping the sector adapt to climate change.
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Why do we need to encourage youth to engage in agriculture?
Farming offers youth a chance to make an income
Those who become farmers now have the opportunity to be the generation that ends world hunger and alleviate poverty
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Farmers are reporting cost reduction of up to 14%, and 75% improved threshing time by using the threshing services provided near their farms by Castro Manuel Dos Santos.
Read more about #AGRAImpact here: https://t.co/eUb16JA19F #AGRAinMozambique
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Agriculture is beyond just being in a farm. Young people posses diverse skills either technicians, engineers, medical doctors, etc They can embrace opportunities in agriculture.
What do you think about this?.....👈
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If we are serious about fighting hunger, let's create sustainable food systems based on sustainable agriculture to feed a growing population with the changing environment. #YouthInAgriculture#AgriTransformation#Agriforchange@nshunguyacu @ClubCavm @AAP_World @AGR_RESEARCH
The impact of youth engagement in agriculture is more critical in reduction of poverty & malnutrition as well as building sustainable economic growth and food security
How should we then engage youth in agriculture? ......
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Happy to co-organise the youth engagement in agriculture campaign via social media together with @AGR_RESEARCH @YEAN_Rwanda
@YaltaInitiative and other youth Network. Presenting the contribution of youth in agriculture to the world's pathway of success.
In-person training was key during LOOP Accelerator program. The venture owners we able to share their insight and receive feedback directly from their trainees.
"Where else as a youth would you want to be if not in this trillion-dollar industry, according to the African development bank? Please join the Agriculture enthusiast tribe today and start leaping the opportunities there!" Our CEO, @NdahiropeterR#NoFarmerLeftBehind#AGNetwork
"Who said #Agriculture is not a lucrative sector? Who said Agriculture is not sexy, that it is a job for underprivileged old people who are trying to make ends meet? I doubt if you really have concrete information about this sector!"
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"Among the leading export product that the Agriculture growth network is also venturing into are; coffee, chili, and new product on the Rwandan market but highly demanded on the international market chia seeds!"
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