Mission History
The Youth Forum held at the Calgary Conference 2006 discussed collaboration amongst young agriculturalists over a visit by the NG group to a developing. The RASC agreed, and identified that there is a great opportunity as well as enthusiasm for collaboration.
- In countries where there is a very low literacy rate, particularly amongst rural communities, there is great worth in providing agricultural advice of that go back to basic principles. These can usually also be demonstrated in a practical way that is easy to understand.
- The participation in the mission by delegates from developing countries is vital in transferring knowledge between countries where agricultural practices and techniques may be of a similar nature.
- It is also beneficial for the farmers visited to interact with young farmers from both developed and developing countries.
- The effectiveness of the group is increased by having contributors from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
- The Next Generation has successfully organized 3 Understanding & Assistance Missions which have taken place in Zambia 2007 (youtu.be/SiMBCnyArlo), Papua New Guinea 2009 and Singapore/India 2011.
The President, HRH The Princess Royal, has actively encouraged and supported the Society in its work within developing countries and in her address during the CAC in Edinburgh, she spoke of the importance and worth of the NG Missions to all RASC member societies and encouraged them to participate.
The 7th NG Mission to the Caribbean took place in 2019. For more information and photos click here.