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2024 Youth in Agribusiness Training Programme Apply Now
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in collaboration with Bopinc and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is offering a unique opportunity for youths aged 18 to 35. This program aims to equip young people with entrepreneurship skills to either grow their existing agribusinesses (accelerators) or start new ones (incubators).
OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) ¹ |
| Eligibility | 100-200 level students in Nigerian tertiary institutions ¹ |
| Essay Topic | Nigerian Content and Opportunities in African Local Content Advancement ¹ |
| Submission Deadline | October 14, 2024 ¹ |
| Submission Guidelines | Online submission at (link unavailable), with letter of admission or HOD attestation ¹ |
| Prizes | N1,000,000 (1st), N700,000 (2nd), N500,000 (3rd), laptops for top 10 finalists ¹ |
| Judging Criteria | Clarity, spelling and grammar, originality, depth of analysis, relevance, conformity to rules ¹ |
| Award Ceremony | November 14, 2024 ¹ |
| Purpose | Promote Nigerian Content initiative, build local capacity in oil and gas industry ¹ |
Interesting Facts About Agribusiness
- Feeding the World: The agribusiness industry produces enough food to feed the world’s 7.9 billion people, generating over 2.5 billion metric tons of food every year.
- Job Provider: Agriculture is responsible for 25% of global employment, meaning 1 in 4 people work in this sector.
- Hydroponic Farming: This soil-free farming method increases crop yields by 30% and uses 90% less water.
- Environmental Impact: Livestock farming contributes to 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than the transportation sector.
- Growing Industry: The global agribusiness market is valued at $8.7 trillion and is projected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025.
- Smart Farming: Precision agriculture, which uses technology like drones, can increase crop yields by 15%.
- Water Use: Agriculture accounts for 70% of global water usage, with 40% going toward irrigation.
- Super Crops: Genetically modified crops increase yields by 22% and improve resistance to pests and diseases.
- Urban Farming: 25% of the world’s food is grown in urban areas, supplying fresh produce to local communities.
- Organic Growth: The global organic food market is expected to hit $324 billion by 2025, driven by consumer demand for sustainable food.
About the 2024 Youth in Agribusiness Training Programme
The Youth in Agribusiness: Enabling Scaling of Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Food Solutions (YAS) project, led by IITA, invites applications for its 2024 training cohorts. The program will be held in Oyo, Ogun, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to:
- Youths interested in exploring and starting an agribusiness (incubators).
- Young people with existing agribusinesses who want to gain new skills to grow their businesses (accelerators).
Program Benefits
Participants will receive training in key agribusiness value chains, including:
- Yam
- Poultry
- Cassava
- Maize
- Soybean
- Horticulture
- Groundnut
- Aquaculture
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can apply for the 2024 Youth in Agribusiness Training Programme by clicking the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to access the application page.