By Friday Simbaya, Kilombero The agriculture sector in Tanzania struggles to attract younger generations. For many youth (ages 18-35), farming fails to offer profitable economic opportunities and attractive environments in which to live and work, says Thomas Carr Chief of Party, NAFAKA. He said that cultural traditions that grant land control primarily to the patriarch further limit access by younger family members, which has also contributed to the migration of younger generations to urban centers where they perceive the quality of life and earning potential to be better. The NAFAKA Chief of Party, Carr said recently that Tanzanian Staples Value Chain (NAFAKA) is aimed improving the impact this generational shift could have on the future of Tanzanian agriculture, the USAID Feed the Future Initiative has been working with rural youth groups to create new economic opportunities in the agriculture sector. He said providing services to farmers, such as weedi...
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