Africa is probably the world’s most fertile land for agriculture (except for the arid northern parts of course). However, African farmers face a myriad of problems that limit their yields, economic growth potential and development.
Agriculture employs most of Africa's young people and is likely to continue to do so in the future. But to meet the aspirations of millions who want rewarding work, the continents’ agricultural sector will have to change markedly. Today's farming by machete and hand hoe does not appeal to young Africans or to policymakers. Farming is not even viewed as a "job" by many young Africans, who instead reserve the term for employment that requires clean clothes and a desk. Yet for a generation of young people entering adulthood, agriculture offers the best opportunity to move out of poverty and build satisfying lives.

Markets for food are booming globally and in Africa. Recent trends in income growth, urbanisation and diet have created a sharp rise in demand for food. Although most food consumed in Africa south of the Sahara is produced there, imports also have increased significantly in the past decade because growth in demand outpaces local and regional supply.
African farmers have an opportunity to bring more products to markets that consumers want and increasingly can afford. Who will serve these markets? African or outside producers? The answer depends on decisions that Africans and their leaders
Africa has abundant resources suited for agriculture – especially land, water and labour. Africa's population is growing rapidly and will continue to do so until 2050, when the pace will slow. Young people seeking to establish farms different from those of their parents and grandparents have many options, but they also face daunting hurdles. They can farm a portion of their family land, but to do so while earning higher incomes will require skills and capital to move into high-value forms of production, such as horticulture or small livestock. They also may venture out and establish their own independent farms, often in their same community. Malawi's programme to redistribute under-utilised land from former tea estates created opportunities for local people to start new farms, and many who did so were young.

@ babygirllf. nice post. thanks 4 joining d campaign to encourage youth and job seekers. 2 look towards agriculture. now, where do u as d op. of dis thread belong 2 ? are u a farmer or an intending farmer ?

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Whao.This is a great article.
Agriculture in Nigeria is gaining ground as government is now realising that it is only the solution to the myriads of problems facing the country such as hunger,poverty, and unemployment.
Policies are now being made which are favourable to it.Graduates are now being encouraged by it. The future of this country and continent is Agriculture and if we with the most fertile land cannot take advantage of it,then there will be a problem for us.
I will advise graduate and about-to-be graduates that this is the right time to venture into agriculture to earn a good living and make their lifes wotlrthwhile.

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