Antigua and Barbuda is making significant strides in revitalizing its agricultural sector by empowering the younger generation. The recent relaunch of the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Forum for Agriculture (ABAFI) underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the aging farmer demographic, which currently averages over 55 years old. Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith Jr. emphasized the urgency of investing in youth and women to ensure the sector’s sustainability.
A new wave of young farmers is stepping forward to shape the future of Antigua and Barbuda’s agriculture
