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Where are the Future Farmers to Grow Our Food?

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  • Johr, Hans

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Recent surveys on rural demographics in the US, Japan and the European Union reveal an ever-aging farmer population. The average age of farmers in the US is now 58 years, and 67 years in Japan. More than one third of European farmers are older than 65 – technically retired, whereas less than 5% of farmers in analyzed countries are younger than 35-years-old! All OECD countries show similar trends. Consequently, this question begs to be asked: who will grow our food?

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  • Johr, Hans, 2012. "Where are the Future Farmers to Grow Our Food?," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 15(A), pages 1-3, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ifaamr:129168
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.129168
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    3. Montesclaros, Jose Ma Luis & Teng, Paul S., 2023. "Digital Technology Adoption and Potential in Southeast Asian Agriculture," Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), vol. 20(2), December.
    4. Hung-Hao Chang, 2017. "Does A Social Welfare Program Affect Farmland Use? Empirical Evidence Using Administrative Data in Taiwan," Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 39(3), pages 441-457.

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