We help young people access the knowledge, resources, and opportunities they need to actively participate in agriculture, innovate, and contribute to sustainable food systems.
Youth face barriers such as limited access to land, insufficient training, and inadequate support for agribusiness innovation. Engaging young people is essential for the sector’s future resilience and growth.
Through research, PiLAF identifies challenges and opportunities for youth engagement. Outreach connects young people with mentorship, resources, and networks, and training programs equip them with skills to innovate, lead, and drive sustainable agricultural practices.
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We are committed to build long lasting partnerships with our clients which founded on trust and collaboration in our work. We help foster a sustainable growth for our clients to contribute the industry's advancement.
Why is youth involvement important in agriculture?
Young people bring fresh ideas, digital skills, and entrepreneurial energy needed to modernize agriculture. Their engagement is essential for long-term food system resilience, technological innovation, and future workforce sustainability.
What barriers do young people face when trying to enter agriculture?
Many young people recently struggle with limited access to land, inadequate funding, insufficient training, and minimal support for agribusiness ventures. These challenges discourage participation and limit innovation in the sector.
How can youth drive innovation in agriculture?
By leveraging technology—like precision farming tools, mobile apps, renewable energy, and data-driven decision-making—youth can transform production, improve supply chains, and create new agribusiness models that boost productivity and sustainability.
How does PiLAF support youth-led agricultural innovation?
PiLAF researches the challenges young people face and identifies emerging opportunities. Our outreach connects youth with mentors, networks, and resources, while our training programs build their skills in leadership, agribusiness, and sustainable agricultural technologies.
PiLAF is working closely with MSU at the grassroots level under the project NAPA to develop an agricultural policy and implementation framework for the Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, to foster economic growth.
