Problem statement: Agriculture has been proved to be a significant impetus for
development in Malaysia. Agriculture offers a number of profitable activities, contract farming is one
of it and it is still in infancy stage. Besides being a developed sector in Malaysia, it still has a number
of problems to be solved. Gender issue is one of it. Gender issue in agriculture has become more
crucial these days. To sustain the agriculture sector especially contract farming, an equal level of
acceptance, attitude and knowledge towards contract farming should be gained between male and
female. Approach: This study investigated whether male and female have any difference on
acceptance, attitude and knowledge towards contract farming. Data was gained through a survey
questionnaire on 400 male and female youth who are currently studying in various tertiary institutions
throughout Malaysia. For the purpose of analyses, PASW software was used where descriptive and
inferential analyses were employed. Results: Male and female youth were found to have a good and
positive level on acceptance, attitude and knowledge towards contract farming. Based on the
independent t-test done, male and female youth possessed equal level of acceptance, attitude and
knowledge towards contract farming. Conclusion/Recommendations: Results gained bring us to the
conclusion that contract farming has a huge potential to attract youth to be part of agriculture
community. To transform this potential agricultural method to a reality, more promotion, exposure and
information on contract farming should be given to the youth. It was recommended that related
agriculture agencies, Department of Women Development and agriculture related universities to take
the responsibilities of exposing contract farming activities to the youth in Malaysia.