In Eastern Rwanda,30 farmers formed ABISHYIZEHAMWE Matinza after irrigation project training. Using improved cassava varieties like PWANI & NAM 130, they now farm as a business. At 25, Leonard earns from harvests and certified cuttings.
ecoagrimedia.rw/how-cassava-...
#Rwanda #YouthInAg
🌱Africa’s young agripreneurs are reimagining food systems and driving progress towards #GoodFood4All.
Hear their stories and vision in this Future Fork podcast episode 🎙️👇
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=euIk...
#SDG2 #YouthInAg #FutureFork
#AYuTeAfricaRwanda2026 calls young innovators to develop agri-tech boosting yields, reducing losses & creating sustainable incomes. Last year: 523 ideas, RWF 50M awarded, women claimed 2 of top 3. Mentorship & scaling support provided.
Read more: ecoagrimedia.rw/rwandas-yout...
#YouthInAg
Harerimana: From Job Seeker to Job Creator
After secondary school, Harerimana from Nyagatare chose farming & beekeeping. From 5 beehives to 360, 13+ ha of crops, and 5–6 tonnes of honey yearly. He now creates jobs and mentors youth.
👉 ecoagrimedia.rw/how-harerima...
#YouthInAg
Harerimana: From Job Seeker to Job Creator
After secondary school, Harerimana from Nyagatare chose farming & beekeeping. From 5 beehives to 360, 13+ ha of crops, and 5–6 tonnes of honey yearly. He now creates jobs and mentors youth.
👉 ecoagrimedia.rw/how-harerima...
#YouthInAg
Yesterday’s visitors were buzzing with excitement! 🐝
Over 80 second graders from Iveland Elementary stopped by to learn all about growing food and the power of pollination. 🌱🌼
Hands-on learning like this plants the seeds for a brighter, greener future! 🌎💚
#YouthInAg
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Aomori's Golden Harvest: Agricultural Students Cultivate the Future of Kimigara Slippers with Dent Corn
#AomoriGoldenHarvest #KimigaraSlippers #SustainableAgriculture #YouthInAg mos-wabisabi-en.blogspot.com/2025/10/aomoris-golden-h...
A big thank you to #GrowAsia and other panelists Patsian Low Dipayan Bhattacharyya Mei Ing Cheok Fay Choo for sparking conversations that move us closer to equitable, inclusive agricultural economies. 🌍💪+
#GrowAsiaForum #SocialPoweredFoodSystems #WomenInAg #YouthInAg
💬 “When farmers—especially women—gain bargaining power, agency, and voice, the result is stronger businesses, stronger communities, and stronger food systems.”
#GrowAsiaForum #SocialPoweredFoodSystems #WomenInAg #YouthInAg
📢 CIMMYT’s Dr. Maureen Miruka at #AFSF2025
📅 Sept 3 | 08:30–10:00 | CICAD Thematic Room
➡️ “Women, Work & Wealth: Driving Inclusive Agrifood Systems”
🌱 Showcasing how women drive inclusion, innovation & resilience in food systems.
👉 Join us!: https://bit.ly/3JhzMsl
#YouthInAg #CIMMYT
📢 CIMMYT’s Director General Bram Govaerts at #AFSF2025 in Dakar!
🌱 “MasAgro Means More – Ag Innovation Hubs Creating Youth Jobs & Climate Resilience in Africa.”
Join us as Bram shares how youth can lead the #FutureOfFarming👉 https://on.cgiar.org/47a0kW9
#YouthInAg #CIMMYT
Happy International YouthDay! 👩🌾 👨🌾 Throughout the world, Youth-led local actions are transforming global food systems. Young farmers and agripreneurs are leading local solutions for equitable and sustainable food, land and water systems.
👉 bit.ly/47eznk6 #YouthinAg
Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 👩🌾👨🌾
Around the world, #YouthinAg are reshaping food systems — from fields to cities.
Young farmers and agripreneurs are driving local solutions for fair, sustainable food, land, and water.
👉Discover how on.cgiar.org/4fnBBQ4
We had a great 1st two days at Royal Welsh Show 2025. One standout moment: meeting Imogen, a future sheep researcher whose journey began at Wellgate Community Farm & Lambourne End Centre. 🐑🌿City farms play a vital role in access & learning!💡
#RoyalWelshShow #UrbanFarming #SheepResearch #YouthInAg
Discover how by investing in #youth who are future actors of change, SIANI has made a significant impact on policy documents & into real-world impact, boosting the credibility & confidence of young entrepreneurs ⤵️
#FoodSystems #YouthInAg
⏰ Just a few days left to apply!
Are you 18–35 and from Ghana, Kenya, or Uganda? The 2025 #YIAFellowship is your chance to lead change in Africa’s agrifood systems through data and impact measurement.
Learn more about the programme and apply🔗: bit.ly/41TsP6m
🗓️ Deadline: April 30
#YouthInAg
Youth & farming: Many young Africans avoid farming because it’s seen as outdated. How do we make agriculture cool & profitable for them? #YouthInAg