AGCO Agriculture Foundation Partners with FAO World Food Forum

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Slice of Agriculture Team
March 26, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) grants $300,000 to support the FAO World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Skills Hub.

  • The program strengthens youth skills and capacity for sustainable agrifood systems in the Global South.

  • WFF is an independent global platform hosted by FAO, accelerating the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • The initiative focuses on empowering young people through education, engagement, and employment in agrifood systems.

  • AAF aims to equip the next generation of agricultural leaders to tackle food security challenges.

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quotes:

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“Attracting young people to agriculture is essential to create a future to sustainably feed the world.”

Roger Batkin, Board Chair at AGCO Agriculture Foundation
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“We are excited to partner with the AGCO Agriculture Foundation in developing innovative approaches that offer knowledge and skills, equipping youth with the capacities they need to drive a positive transformation of our agrifood systems.”

Kazuki Kitaoka, Director, Office of Youth and Women at FAO

Why This Matters:

The partnership between the AGCO Agriculture Foundation and FAO’s World Food Forum is a critical step in empowering young people to drive sustainable agrifood solutions. By investing in education and skills development, this initiative ensures that the next generation is equipped to address global food security challenges. With a focus on the Global South, the program fosters inclusive, evidence-based learning that enables young leaders to transform agricultural practices and create sustainable food systems.