This report examines the future of work in the agri-food sector, focusing on employment trends, technological advancements, and policy implications.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Brookings Institution |
| Publication date: | December 11, 2020 |
| Authors: | J. Edward Taylor, Luc Christiaensen, Zachariah Rutledge, and J. Edward Taylor |
| Geographic focus: | United States |
The research method involved analyzing employment trends in the agri-food sector, assessing the impact of technological advancements and globalization, and evaluating policy responses to these changes.
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The report explores the agri-food industry's employment trajectory, highlighting the shift from on-farm to off-farm jobs as countries develop. It discusses the impact of agricultural automation, localization of food production, and anti-migrant sentiments, exacerbated by COVID-19. The authors suggest that the challenge lies in transitioning to fewer, better-paying jobs without causing social unrest, particularly in Africa, where agri-food remains a significant employer.
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Categories: 2020 publication year | English publication language | africa's agri-food sector | agri-food employment | agricultural automation | anti-migrant sentiments | automation | covid-19 impact | employment transition | farm | food | food production localization | policy responses. | social unrest | technological advancements | united states geographic scope | work