With the average age of farmers in most high-income countries approaching 60, and data showing that average agricultural household heads are around 50 in nearly 40 low- and middle-income countries, agriculture is facing a critical demographic challenge.

More and more young people are turning their backs on farming and flocking to cities in droves. If this trend continues, our global food supply could be in serious jeopardy.

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