Youth in Agriculture

A series of interviews with young people in agriculture

Chapters in this series:

Upcoming chapters in this series:

  • A ‘green’ dream: Why youth are still interested in agriculture
  • Getting their hands dirty: Youth in the field

Today’s youth: tomorrow’s leaders – Agriculture through the eyes of the under 40s

Today’s youth: tomorrow’s leaders – Agriculture through the eyes of the under 40s
These days, more than ever, we are reminded of the growing need for food security and improved livelihoods in many of the world’s developing countries.  This is not just a task for those presently at the helm of agricultural research for development (AR4D) endeavors; it will surely also be a priority...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #13 – Soroush Parsa

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #13 – Soroush Parsa
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Soroush Parsa....

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #12 – Teddy Amuge

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #12 – Teddy Amuge
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Teddy Amuge. This...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #11 – Andy Jarvis

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #11 – Andy Jarvis
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Andy Jarvis. This award-winning...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #10 – Alessandra Galié

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #10 – Alessandra Galié
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Alessandra Galié. This social scientist...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #9 – Jemimah Njuki

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #9 – Jemimah Njuki
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Jemimah Njuki. This young social...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #8 – Lieven Claessens

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #8 – Lieven Claessens
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Lieven Claessens. This young scientist...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #7 – Eva Schiffer

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #7 – Eva Schiffer
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Eva Schiffer. This innovative woman...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #6 – Grace Mwaura

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #6 – Grace Mwaura
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Grace Mwaura. Grace, a Kenyan intern,...

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #5 – Silvia Renn

Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture #5 – Silvia Renn
Our “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture” series of interviews, which puts a face to the youth in agricultural research for development (ARD), hears their voices and obtains an insight into their roles, perspectives, experiences and aspirations, continues with Silvia Renn. Silvia is a young...