Women make up more than 50% of Africa’s population and 80% of them reside in rural areas. Over 60% are employed in rural areas in the agriculture sector. Given the limited capacity of other sectors to absorb the growing labour force, agriculture will remain important for employment and livelihoods for the foreseeable future for young people in both farming and related activities.
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