Following the budget speech I thought it would be cool to find information on agriculture and the prospects on going down the path of agriculture, I stambled across an article filled with all the goodies on why youth should focus on agriculture as a break through from poverty. These are the 5 reasons for agriculture being a success business too for the youth.

1. Agriculture matters to the future of development.  When it comes to fighting poverty, #agriculture is more effective than other sectors. Agriculture is up to four times more effective than other sectors in reducing poverty. Increasingly, the world is counting on agriculture to produce more nutritious food for — and improve the livelihoods of — a booming population, especially the poor. What could be more meaningful than being part of a proven solution to such a critical challenge?

 

2. Agriculture can be a gold mine for young entrepreneurs. 

Gourmet Products Sustainably Produced in Senegal, by Randa Filfili, a young entrepreneur from Senegal. She is also the first Senegalese producer who saw value in the fruit of cashew trees that others had considered waste, and turned it into “niche” jam products for export. Through agribusiness, Randa has not only carved out a successful career of her own, but also helped local farmers reach global markets, and create jobs for other young people — especially women. So, the next time you come across Randa’s all-natural cashew apple butter in your local produce store, think about how you can also start up a business in agriculture to help both yourself and the rural poor. For a video you can follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NG5kod4IlE  

3. Agriculture is not cool? Think again. 

Innovations for Transparency In Uganda, a young team with the World Bank and UNICEF used a mobile and web-based app called “U-Report” to swiftly help 190,000 farmers save their bananas — a staple food for Ugandans — from a vicious disease. Countries like Kenya and Rwanda are also eager to boost productivity through information and communication technologies and other creative solutions. Agriculture in the developing world has become a field vibrant with effective innovations, thanks to a growing number of young techie minds that make it happen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WJ-nM3zYcg .

4. If you are a “young nerd” into development research, agriculture may be the right place for you.Numerous stories from East Africaand other places have shown that research revolutionizes agriculture and transforms livelihoods. Today, more than before, climate change and a growing demand for nutritious food are for fresh ideas and renewed knowledge to explore ICT in agriculture, foster climate-smart agriculture and innovate in the sector to power future growth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1wVXmRZvQA .

 

5. 5. Attitudes toward agriculture are already changing. InCameroon, where agriculture is becoming more competitive, young educated Cameroonians “have decided to become farmers, acquire land, grow maize professionally for trade, and manage their enterprises in order to earn a living,” according to Félix Nkapemin, an agricultural expert working with local farmers. Other countries likeArmenia, Brazil, Malawi, and Senegal are investing in youth and agriculture with the support from the World Bank Group and other development organizations. Young people are also increasingly speaking up for themselves on why they choose agriculture.The trend is growing. Support for the agriculture sector is increasing. The list of reasons is endless. This International Youth Day, I invite you to share your thoughts and experiences on why you think youth should engage in agriculture, and how it can help reduce poverty and boost shared prosperity.

  All this information is out there here is one of the links to getting information on why agriculture is important. To read up on more you can follow this link http://blogs.worldbank.org/youthink/five-reasons-why-youth-should-choose-agriculture