Agriculture Careers in Malaysia: 23 Jobs & Study Routes
Quick answer
Degreemate has 23 career pages in Agriculture. 16 can be started with a certificate, diploma or TVET training straight after SPM, and 4 carry a sourced Malaysian salary band (each with its source and date). Every page shows the duties, entry requirements and the study programmes that lead there.
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- Agricultural EngineerAgriculture
- Agricultural InspectorStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Agricultural TechnicianStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Agronomist / Agriculture OfficerAdvises on crop science, soil management and yield improvement for plantations, agribusiness and government agencies. Agrotechnology graduates are in demand as Malaysia pushes food security and precision agriculture.Sourced payAgriculture
- Agropreneur / Crop FarmerStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Animal BreederStraight after SPMVeterinary Science
- Animal CaretakerStraight after SPMVeterinary Science
- Animal ScientistAgriculture
- Animal TrainerStraight after SPMVeterinary Science
- Aquaculture WorkerStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Environmental Consultant / OfficerRuns environmental impact assessments, ESG reporting and compliance for developers, plantations and industry. Growing with Malaysia's ESG disclosure requirements and DOE oversight.Sourced payRising demandAgriculture
- Farm & Plantation SupervisorStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Farm Machinery OperatorStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Fisherman & Aquaculture HarvesterStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Food Science TechnicianStraight after SPMScience
- Food TechnologistDevelops, tests and improves food products for manufacturers — quality control, safety compliance (HALAL, HACCP, GMP) and new product development. Strong link between agriculture and the F&B industry.Sourced payRising demandAgriculture
- Forest & Conservation TechnicianStraight after SPMAgriculture
- ForesterAgriculture
- Horticulturist / Landscape GardenerStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Livestock & Aquaculture WorkerStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Plantation ManagerManages estate operations, harvesting and labour for palm oil, rubber or other plantation crops. A well-established career path with FELDA, FGV and private estates; MPOB/MSPO certification adds credibility and pay.Sourced payAgriculture
- Precision Agriculture TechnicianStraight after SPMAgriculture
- Veterinary TechnicianStraight after SPMVeterinary Science
Frequently asked questions
What careers are there in Agriculture?
The 23 Agriculture careers on Degreemate include Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Inspector, Agricultural Technician, Agronomist / Agriculture Officer, Agropreneur / Crop Farmer and Animal Breeder. The full list is on this page.
Can I start a Agriculture career straight after SPM?
Yes, for 16 of the 23 careers, through a certificate, diploma or TVET training, for example Agricultural Inspector, Agricultural Technician, Agropreneur / Crop Farmer and Animal Breeder. The rest need a longer route, such as a degree after pre-university.
What should I study for a Agriculture career?
The fields of study that most often lead here are Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Science and Business. Each career page lists the related UPU and MQA-accredited programmes where the catalogues have them.
How much do Agriculture careers pay in Malaysia?
4 of these 23 careers carry a sourced Malaysian salary band, shown on each career's page with its source and date. For the rest we show no figure, because there is no Malaysian source we can cite.
Which Agriculture careers are in demand?
Careers rated as rising demand: Environmental Consultant / Officer and Food Technologist. Demand is only rated for featured careers that have a Malaysian labour-market source.