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Young Farmers Revive Senegal's Agriculture Amid Urban Struggles

12/29/2025

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In Senegal, young farmers such as Filly Mangassa and Adama Sane are returning to agriculture amid rising urban costs and limited job opportunities.
Mangassa owns a 32-acre farm, benefiting from a World Food Program initiative that helps over 61,000 people in Senegal.
The program addresses barriers such as land access and financing.
As more young people embrace farming, migration pressures may ease and local economies improve.

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Story summary

In Senegal, young farmers such as Filly Mangassa and Adama Sane are returning to agriculture amid rising urban costs and limited job opportunities.
Mangassa owns a 32-acre farm, benefiting from a World Food Program initiative that helps over 61,000 people in Senegal.
The program addresses barriers such as land access and financing.
As more young people embrace farming, migration pressures may ease and local economies improve.