INVESTMENT INDABA
WANDILE SIHLOBO: Fallacy to say the youth shuns farming
Embracing diversity in agricultural policy making is critical, writes Wandile Sihlobo
Policy and investment decisions should be informed by the realities on the ground. This perspective resonates with the findings of the recent Africa Agri Investment Indaba organised by the African Agri Council — a network of global executives, decision makers and key interested parties in the agricultural industry. The indaba took place in the context of growing optimism about agriculture’s potential contribution to economic growth, job creation and poverty-reduction in Africa, as well as growing investment interest in the midst of all these initiatives. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, from policy to technical challenges on farms and agribusinesses, all in an attempt to establish practical solutions that can make African countries attractive to investors. Similar to many agricultural engagements, the indaba had few female and youth participants, particularly among the panellists. This is regrettable as women’s role in African agriculture is significant, in the labour...
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