Why Young People Should Care About Agriculture-Youth Talk-CATECP

Speaker

1. Emmy Afila Binti TuminUniversiti Putra Malaysia - Malaysia

2. Nurain Syuhada Binti Jamain SukorUniversiti Putra Malaysia - Malaysia

3. Bo BoAsian Institute of Technology - Thailand

4. Tahmina AkterAsian Institute of Technology - Thailand

5. Md Mostake AhmedAsian Institute of Technology - Thailand

6. Rheyzalyn SerdaniaCapiz State University - Philippines

7. Fernie Chan VillaCapiz State University - Philippines

8. Naila Gusni ZahiraUniversitas Riau - Indonesia

9. Risni RamadhaniUniversitas Riau - Indonesia

10. Salomo RizkyUniversitas Riau - Indonesia

General Introduction

This edition highlights "Why Young People Should Care About Agriculture". In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, agriculture goes beyond farming and food production. It becomes a powerful tool to address real-world challenges through innovation, sustainability, and community-centered approaches. From large-scale food systems and agricultural technology to youth-driven initiatives and rural development, agriculture demonstrates how ideas can evolve into impactful solutions. Through critical thinking, sustainable practices, and collaborative efforts, young people are able to transform challenges into opportunities that ensure food security and support global development.

Through presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, this session invited participants to explore how agriculture touches every aspect of daily life — from what we eat to how we care for the environment. The session also emphasized the importance of innovation, adaptability, and cross-disciplinary thinking in shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Participants were encouraged to reflect on their own roles and consider how engagement with agriculture can contribute to solving global challenges, particularly within ASEAN contexts and beyond.

This Course is for

1. University students and young researchers interested in exploring how agricultural innovations and real-world applications can inspire new ways of thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, particularly for those navigating academic and professional transitions in a rapidly evolving food and environmental landscape.
2. Undergraduate students and early-career agriculture professionals who seek to understand how the world of agriculture — from modern farming technologies to sustainable food systems and youth-led agripreneurship initiatives — can shape their perspectives, strengthen their aspirations, and prepare them to contribute meaningfully to society.
3. Scholars, lecturers, and practitioners focusing on agriculture, food security, sustainability, and rural development who aim to examine how agricultural solutions address global challenges, and how inspiration from real-world cases can be integrated into teaching, research, and professional practice.
4. Globally minded participants eager to gain cross-regional perspectives on how agricultural innovations across different countries — particularly within ASEAN contexts — contribute to sustainable development, food resilience, and improved quality of life in diverse economic and cultural settings.

Benefits of Learning

1. Gain insights into current discussions and innovations in agriculture, exploring how agricultural advancements — from modern farming technologies to sustainable food systems — inspire new ways of thinking, creativity, and problem-solving in today's dynamic and rapidly changing world.
2. Understand the impact of agricultural solutions in addressing real-world challenges, including food security, rural development, and environmental sustainability, while also shaping young people's perspectives, adaptability, and readiness to contribute as future agricultural leaders and innovators.
3. Connect theory with real-world application by reflecting on real-life agricultural cases and innovations, exploring how ideas evolve into impactful solutions that improve food systems, support local communities, and respond to global challenges such as climate change and population growth.
4. Enhance cross-cultural understanding through discussions among students, educators, and globally minded participants, sharing perspectives on how agricultural innovations across different countries — especially within ASEAN — contribute to sustainable development, food resilience, and societal progress.
5. Expand academic and professional networks by engaging with participants interested in agriculture, agripreneurship, and global food development, fostering meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across disciplines and regions.

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