Apply now to take part in Youth Ag-Summit

Are you aged between 18 and 25 and passionate about the future of agriculture?

Entries are now open to participate in the third Bayer Youth Ag-Summit to be held in October 2017 in Brussels. 

In partnership with two Belgian Young Farmers Associations, Groene Kring and Federation des Jeunes Agriculteurs, next year’s week-long conference will bring together around 100 young people to discuss contemporary issues in agriculture, the environment and international development.

Designed to inspire and connect the next generation of leaders, participants will meet to share perspectives and ideas to help answer one of the world’s most challenging questions: How Can We Feed a Hungry Planet? 

To apply for a places young people are asked to submit an essay on the underlying causes of food insecurity and the effect it can have on the growing world population. The closing date for entries is 13 January 2017. 

For further details about the Summit and application process visit the Youth Ag Summit website.