The fundamental role of agriculture for development in the 21st century deserves greater attention from governments and international development agencies.

Farmers may help solve the food, feed, and fuel crises, and prosper as a result, with the aid of political support and investments in agriculture.

As the labor force in agriculture grows smaller, displaced rural workers need new options. Effective preparedness of those who leave the farm is a critical part of an overall strategy to mobilize agriculture for development

Agriculture can reduce poverty directly, but the contribution of agriculture to poverty reduction differs according to country types.

As the labor force in agriculture grows smaller, displaced rural workers need new options. Effective preparedness of those who leave the farm is a critical part of an overall strategy to mobilize agriculture for development.