The agricultural sector has a huge potential to create jobs but needs to polish its image in order to attract more young people. To do this, governments should provide relevant education and training.

BANGKOK (ILO News) – Suk Moo Lee is a sensation in his native Korea: He has combined farming and camping to invent ‘farmping’ on his blueberry farm. In 2013, his innovation brought in US$200,000 in profit.  

Suk Moo swapped his polished shoes for work boots in 2010, moving from Korea’s capital, Seoul, to rural Eumseong-gun to start his own business.

“As a little boy, I dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. After examining the opportunities in various industries, I discovered that the agricultural sector had enormous potential for prosperity.” 

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