African Agriculture Potential

This week we take a look at an article that was published last July, but the content still holds strong today. It discusses the challenges facing agriculture in Africa and the potential that agriculture has in Africa to pull many out of poverty. We encourage you to read the linked article and watch the short video included and utilize the discussion points provided to guide your conversations around the world!

African Farmers Turn a Field into Data

Discussion Points

• Why is Africa so intriguing when it comes to food production and feeding its own people?
• The article states that agriculture is 11 times more effective to reduce extreme poverty than any other sector. Explain why you feel agriculture is so effective in decreasing poverty?
• The article and video share the challenge of getting youth involved in agriculture. What is your solution to this problem? Justify your response.
• What was the most interesting fact or thought that you took away from the linked article and why?