IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 10 NO. 1 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no1.2024.pg67.77

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Cultivating the Future: Reviving the Youths’ Interest in Farming through Agro-Entreprenuership

A.C. Oko, N.N A-Oko

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Abstract

This paper aims to explore the potential of agricultural entrepreneurship in rekindling the interest of young people in farming. It highlights the importance of engaging the youth in agriculture and discusses the challenges they face in pursuing farming as a career. The paper also presents strategies and initiatives that can be implemented to promote agricultural entrepreneurship among young individuals, emphasizing the benefits it can bring to both individuals and the agricultural sector as a whole. The study explores the potential of agro-entrepreneurship as a means to engage and empower the youthful population in shaping the future of agriculture. With a focus on reviving interest and participation in agricultural entrepreneurship among the youth, this research investigates the factors influencing their engagement, the challenges they face, and the opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, including surveys, interviews, and case studies, the study aims to identify strategies and interventions that can effectively cultivate the interest of the youth in agro- entrepreneurship. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the development of policies and programs aimed at fostering a new generation of agro-entrepreneurs, thereby ensuring sustainable and innovative agricultural practices for the future.

keywords:

Agro-entrepreneurship, Youth engagement, Agricultural sector, Sustainable practices

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