Youth in relation to agroecology: practices, promises, and perceptions in five countries

In the context of rising youth populations in many low- and middle-income countries, coupled with high youth unemployment and aging farmer populations, this paper asks in what ways agroecology, as a sustainable alternative to the conventional agricultural practices and paradigm, attracts youth to fa...

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Autores principales: Rietveld, Anne, Guettou Djurfeldt, Nadia, Shijagurumayum, Meghajit, Gupta, Shweta, Tristán Febres, Maria Claudia, Chimonyo, Vimbayi Grace Petrova, Nehring, Ryan, Murugani, Vongai Gillian, Idoudi, Zied, Singh, Sonali
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Taylor and Francis 2026
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179256
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Sumario:In the context of rising youth populations in many low- and middle-income countries, coupled with high youth unemployment and aging farmer populations, this paper asks in what ways agroecology, as a sustainable alternative to the conventional agricultural practices and paradigm, attracts youth to farming and rural-based livelihoods. We draw on empirical data from semi-structured interviews and photovoice conducted with young women and men in five countries: Kenya, India, Peru, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe. In our discussion, we highlight which dimensions and aspects of agroecology resonate with youth and why.