IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

In recent times, the implementation of agricultural education has left much to be 
desired in most African universities. This study investigated the implementation of 
agricultural education programmes in African universities. Four objectives, three 
research questions, and three hypotheses guided the study. A pragmatic mixed
methods approach with a descriptive design was used. The sample included 115 
agricultural education lecturers. Two researcher-developed instruments’ the African 
Agricultural Education Programme Implementation Questionnaire (AAEPIQ) and 
Interview Guide (AAEPIIG)—were validated by five experts. Reliability indices 
were .93 (AAEPIQ) and .89 (AAEPIIG) using Cronbach’s alpha and Cohen’s 
Kappa. Data was collected via email, with an 85.92% return rate. Findings revealed 
gender imbalance, limited assessment and research skills among lecturers, and 
insufficient staffing due to lack of replacements. Nonetheless, there are high 
prospects for effective programme implementation. The study recommends that governments and relevant agencies in African countries develop strategies to strengthen agricultural education in universities.