I am a young Zimbabwean agriculture scientist, holder of a BSc Honours degree in Agriculture (Soil Science) from the University of Zimbabwe and currently doing a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) in Agriculture (Integrated soil fertility and water management) with the University of Zimbabwe. I am a Research Officer and Crop nutritionist and one of my career objectives if to leave a mark in the agricultural research, extension and advisory sectors through the pursuit of excellence and integrity.
Zimbabwe's economy is agro-based and agriculture and its related businesses are the highest employers. Ironically Zimbabwe has the highest rate of unemployment in Southern Africa and most of them are youths who have attained some form of tertiary education. I strongly believe that youth engagement through such forums and conferences can help developing countries like Zimbabwe to reduce unemployment to 'acceptable' levels and in the long-run reduce extreme poverty and hunger.