As the world grapples with the challenges of poverty and unemployment, a distinguished Agripreneur and Presidential Adviser on value addition, Dr. Hillary Emma Musoke, is calling on youths to leverage on agriculture to break the chains of generational poverty.
According to Dr. Musoke, agriculture is not just a means of survival, but a pathway to wealth creation and economic empowerment.
Dr. Musoke urges the youth to embrace agriculture and turn the farm into a business, instead of walking the streets looking for white collar jobs.
“The simple solution is to add value, go commercial, and rewrite your family’s story. Farming is not just survival, it can be wealth,” Dr. Musoke said.
The Potential of Agriculture
Agriculture has long been viewed as a traditional sector, often associated with manual labour and limited economic opportunities.
However, Dr. Musoke’s message is clear: agriculture can be a lucrative business, capable of generating wealth and transforming lives.
He contends that by embracing sustainable agriculture and adding value to farm products, youths can unlock new economic opportunities and break free from the cycle of poverty.
Turning the Farm into a Business
Dr. Musoke urges youths to approach farming as a business, rather than just a way of life. This mindset shift is crucial in unlocking the economic potential of agriculture.
He stresses that by adopting modern farming techniques, using technology, and adding value to farm products, youths can increase their productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
Rewriting the Family’s Story
Dr. Musoke’s message is not just about individual success, but about transforming the fortunes of entire families.
By embracing agriculture, he argues that youths can rewrite their family’s story and break the chains of generational poverty.
This is indeed a powerful call to action, encouraging youths to take control of their economic destiny and create a better future for themselves and their families.
Aligning with National Initiatives
This call to action by Dr. Musoke aligns perfectly with the Stanbic Bank Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) Agenda, which aims to empower these key groups through economic opportunities.
Additionally, it resonates with the government’s Parish Development Model (PDM), which seeks to accelerate socio-economic transformation at the grassroots level. By engaging in agriculture, youths can tap into these initiatives and benefit from the support and resources provided.
A Call to Action
Dr. Musoke’s call to action is clear: youths should stop looking for white-collar jobs and instead, focus on agriculture as a viable career path.
This requires a shift in mindset, from viewing agriculture as a last resort to seeing it as a lucrative business opportunity.
With the right training, support, and resources, youths can unlock the potential of agriculture and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Dr. Musoke’s message is a timely reminder of the potential of agriculture to transform lives and break the chains of generational poverty.
By embracing sustainable agriculture, adding value, and turning the farm into a business, youths can unlock new economic opportunities and create a better future for themselves and their families.
It’s thus time for Ugandan youths to take control of their economic destiny and rewrite their family’s story through agriculture.