Our Agriculture Project

BRIDGING THE INCOME GAP THROUGH AGRICULTURE

The unemployment rate for youth is currently three times that of adults in all regions of the world, according to a 2021 report from the Food and Agriculture Organization. In Africa especially, which boasts the globe’s youngest population, two-thirds of youth are unemployed due to non- availability of jobs or work in low class employments. The energies of the youth, skills and potentials needs to be geared towards agricultural sector.

The COVID-19 pandemic has also battered jobs and food systems, contributing to an increase in global hunger of up to 161 million people, as reported in The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021.

Agriculture is the backbone of the economy in many places, totaling 25% or more of GDP in several developing countries. Engaging youth in agriculture — an available, opportune and essential sector for growth — is critical to strengthening local food systems, feeding communities and providing gainful employment opportunities for the world’s booming youth population.

Despite its challenges, the agriculture still remains the biggest platform for job creation, therefore eGhana is bent on supporting the Ghanaian youth in agriculture in the Oti Region of Ghana.

Why is agriculture not attractive to youth?

While agriculture can and does have a positive effect in many countries, it remains unattractive to young people. Farmers across the globe regularly confront issues such as climate change, pests and invasive species, outdated farming practices and limited access to technology, all of which hinder productivity and income generation.

eGhana is therefore seeking help from donors in the form of financing, pumps and irrigation materials, training, sales and markets for produce . Sustainable income from agriculture will erase the negative impression the Youth have about agriculture sector.