| Challenges faced by Agropreneurs |
Effects |
| Increase In the Cost of Agricultural Input |
Reduce the size of their agricultural area and the number of crops to be planted Less efficient and take longer time to get the work done due to not being afforded to pay for the workers. |
| Lack of Market Access and Weak Distribution Channels |
Dumping of agricultural products such as watermelons and bananasSelling at a lower price due to intense competition with limited market sizeDifficulty restarting the planting process due to lack of working capital |
| Lack of Financial Access and other Resources |
Lack of capital to expand the agricultural activitiesLack of heavy machinery to loosen the soil Too dependent on Peninsular Malaysia to supply seeds (e.g., mushrooms) |
| Low Adoption of Modern Technology |
Lack of productivity and inefficient Youth are not interested in agriculture because of the intensive use of traditional cultivation methods. |
| Issues Related to Government Assistance and Implementing Agencies |
Some of the assistance does not reach the targeted groupLack of awareness among the youth agropreneur of the assistance available to themLack of consultants or experts to guide the agricultural processThe employees of the district agencies lack knowledge about the service and aid provided, which led to the failure of its promotion.Some of the assistance provided was inappropriate for a specific farming activity.Unreasonable funding eligibility with strict terms and conditions led to incomplete paperwork and non-compliance. |
| Climate Change and Natural Causes |
Decreased in agricultural yield Plants and fertigation polybags were carried away by the flood.Some plants, such as leafy vegetables, do not grow during the rainy season.Fruit size decreases during the dry season.Strong winds destroy the hydroponic site.Food shortagesCrop damage |
| Inadequate Infrastructures and Facilities to Support the Agricultural Sectors |
The lack of farm roads makes it difficult for farmers to transport farm inputs and other services and send out their agricultural products for sale.Inadequate and non-existent farm roads hamper the expansion of crop cultivation areas. Poor infrastructure and lack of facilities affect agricultural productivity and impede or slow the agricultural sector. Machinery unavailability resulted in manual soil loosening work, which is less effective in ensuring soil fertility. |
| Lack of Knowledge and Skills in Agriculture |
Slowed agricultural development process compared to other countries where knowledgeable individuals fill the void in this field. |
