What the Governments can do...???

Governments and educational providers must work together to promote positive perceptions about the agriculture sector throughout the formal and informal education system beginning at the primary
school level. Teachers must be given appropriate teacher training and materials to stimulate interest in the agriculture sector from an early age. This must include the development of practical agricultural
skills.

Governments must review the agriculture curriculum regularly to ensure it remains relevant and includes the development of practical and entrepreneurial skills. Young farmers should be asked
to provide students with information about career opportunities in the agriculture sector.

Education and training providers must take a holistic approach to agricultural education including empowering young people to take control of their future and develop the full range of skills (cultural, technical, entrepreneurial, managerial) necessary for a career in agriculture. They must work with families and communities to identify the support they need to provide to young people, such as giving them access to land, to enable them to develop as career farmers.

Governments and partners must ensure that appropriate scholarships are available to enable young people to undertake tertiary study in agriculture.

Religious institutions, governments and NGOs must work with youth groups and communities to identify their educational and training needs and support them in meeting these needs.

Governments and partners should establish mechanisms through which all educational providers (state, private, formal, informal, NGOs) in the agriculture sector can exchange views and information on agricultural education and training.

(Adopted in part from Youth in Agriculture Strategy, 2011 - 2015)