AfS Live - Seeds of Mentorship: Davies Korboe on empowering Ghana's youth in agribusiness

Davies Korboe is a mango farmer and youth agribusiness advocate from Somanya in Southern Ghana . While some folks flock to cities for opportunity in their youth, Korboe found a different path, venturing into farming as a career and way of life. He graduated from college in 2002 and transitioned into farming full-time thereafter. Only a few years later, in 2009, Ghana’s Ministry of Food Agriculture recognized Korboe with an award for “Best Farmer” in the nation. Korboe has now taken to the airwaves, with his well-cultivated messaging from years of experience, as founder and on-air host of a community radio station. The station, Rites 90.1 FM, broadcasts information about agricultural opportunities targeted for youth. He also hosts an annual mentorship program for young farmers focusing on key principles in agribusiness. Korboe’s story is one of a love for agriculture and the environment, perseverance, business savviness, and a little bit of luck. What can be done to empower the next generation of farmers in Ghana? Join Alliance for Science Correspondents John Agaba and Chris Knight in conversation with Davies Korboe to learn about how a new cohort of agricultural entrepreneurs are growing a grassroots movement for change.