Believe Quote by Jaggi Vasudev
“If you ask across the section of farmers in the country how many of them want their children to go into farming, believe me, it is less than 10 per cent. Nobody wants their children to go into farming.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public talk on agriculture trends, 2015
Modern youth show little interest in farming, with fewer than ten percent of farmers wanting their children to continue the profession.
In simple terms: Few farmers want their kids to become farmers today.
Key Takeaway
Address the perception gap and promote agriculture’s relevance.
Themes
agriculture
generational change
career perception
rural life
youth engagement
Mood
concerned
optimistic
determined
Type
sociological
motivational
When to use this quote
- rural development programs
- school agricultural clubs
- media campaigns
- policy incentives
Key Concepts
sociology
economics
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could make farming appealing to young people?
- How can society value agricultural work more?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures and urbanization make farming less attractive, challenging revitalization efforts.
