Last year, YPARD, Dryland Systems CRP and HAFL teamed up to conduct a pilot study on ‘Youth and Agriculture in the Drylands’ to better understand the realities, viewpoints, aspirations and challenges of rural youth living in the agricultural dryland areas of Midelt, Morocco. The province, characterized by steep mountain slopes and numerous valleys, is located between the High and Middle Atlas... More

A vast number of food systems are included in a path from producing in farm to consumption in plate. In recent years, as a result of access to modern technologies, the food systems have been changed. 100 years ago, all of foods were organic and distributed in local markets, but nowadays most of them are grown in chemical ecosystems for sale... More

Youth Challenges and Opportunities Workshop Islamabad, Pakistan, October 22-24, 2013 The workshop brought to light some interesting aspects related to youth in agricultural development.  The first day focused on integrating the work of the CGIAR with those within the regional fora.  There was a strong appreciation by those in attendance of having organized a meeting in Pakistan, where many have tried... More