A STUDY ON DEMOGRAPHICS CHARACTERISTICS ON CAREERS IN THE MODERN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

A person’s career path is greatly influenced by their choice of career, and this is especially true for young people. The youth are a nation’s most valuable resource. According to the Malaysian Youth Index, which represents 13.88 million of Malaysia’s overall population, the youth are a sizable portion of the country’s population. A generation with an average age of 55 and older who rely on foreign labour to manage their crops are pioneering Malaysia’s agriculture sector. In comparison to other industries, the youth engagement in agriculture is not encouraging and society views the agricultural industry as the second-best option for career choice, behind the manufacturing and public sector. This study’s goal is to investigate the influence of demographic factors on young Malaysians’ decision to pursue careers in agriculture. This study used questionnaire as a research tool and is quantitative in design. This finding stated that demographic is also a key component that influences young Malaysians’ decision to pursue careers in agriculture. As a result, these data clearly show the importance of demographic factors in young people’s career choices.