World Farmers Organisation president challenges Malawi to attract youth involvement in agricultural sector
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South Africa-based World Farmers Organisation (WFO), Dr. Theo de Jager, has challenged the Malawi Government to incentivise the agriculture sector in order to attract youth involvement in food production and value chain initiatives.
Jager, who is also a farmer in his own capacity, made the remarks in his keynote address at the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and launch of the National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM) five year Strategic Development Plan in Lilongwe on 27 January 2020, held under the theme: Building a Sustainable Agribusiness that Delivers Value and Creates Impact. The meeting drew farmer participants from across the country.