The importance of Agriculture in the food sustainability and poverty reduction efforts of the Philippines cannot be overemphasized, and the multi-faceted challenges on agriculture demand an ecosystem change that necessitates the participation of all stakeholders in collective action. A recent study has revealed that the majority of Filipino farmers do not wish for their children to pursue farming, and with the average age of Filipino farmers at 53, unless young people are convinced that there is a brighter future in farming, the Philippines will experience a shortage of farmers in the next decade. 

References: https://www.philseed.ph/post/top-5-challenges-faced-by-filipino-farmers-today

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