YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND AGRIPRENEURSHIP INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITIES IN MODERN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63736/ypykne52Keywords:
Youth Empowerment, Agripreneurship, Innovation, Agricultural Enterprise, Rural DevelopmentAbstract
Youth empowerment through agripreneurship represents a critical strategy in revitalizing the agricultural sector in the face of global food insecurity, rising youth unemployment, and rural poverty. This study explores the intersection of youth innovation, agricultural entrepreneurship, and the emerging opportunities enabled by modern agricultural technologies and value chain integration. Through literature review and case studies across Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, this article highlights how digital tools, sustainable practices, and access to finance are transforming agriculture into an attractive enterprise for the younger generation. The findings emphasize the need for supportive policies, innovation ecosystems, and capacity-building programs to unlock youth potential in agribusiness and contribute to inclusive rural development.
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