ABSTRACT
Apart from climate change and raising food cost challenges, the Indonesian agricultural sector is further plagued by the challenges associated with rural workforce retention. The concepts of migrant risen and pluriactivity inhibit sustainable workforce development. But the sector provides opportunities for rural employment and workforce development for younger generations. Rethinking workforce development schemes and building social partnerships are essential for sustaining the agricultural sector. A workforce development scheme comprising formal education and curriculum development support will enable workforce development. Social partnership involving stakeholder groups can contribute towards agricultural innovation. These measures have implications for governance and public-private partnerships.
