GEORGE TOWN, Feb 25 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is committed to continuing efforts to increase youth involvement in the agriculture sector.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the ministry and its agencies have various grants, funds, and training to attract youths.
“KPKM provides assistance via the Young Agropreneur Grant (GAM) for individuals aged 18 to 40 which has benefited a total of 8,403 young agropreneurs nationwide from 2016 to 2022 with an approval value of RM151.75 million.
“In addition, a total of 146 agrotourism centres registered under KPKM have received the Agrotourism Grant worth RM22.13 million,” he told reporters after officiating the Agrotourism and Agroyouth Tour here today.
He said continuous encouragement and assistance for youth to venture into the field of agro-entrepreneurship can transform this sector into modern agriculture capable of enhancing local food production.
