Agricultural Education Research Papers/Topics

Influence of school factors on the implementation of secondary school agriculture curriculum in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya Case of Baringo, Makueni and Narok Counties

Introduction and implementation of secondary school agriculture curriculum in Kenya was an endeavor in meeting the developmental needs of the surrounding communities and the country at large. In the case of Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs), there is need for human resource that can improve agricultural productivity of the area. Implementation of agriculture curriculum has not sufficiently integrated agricultural activities in the curriculum within the school in preparation of competent human ...

Contribution of the Agricultural Teaching Approaches to Food Security: A Case of Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya

Abstract Continued food insecurity is a major global concern especially in Africa and Kenya in particular. The threats of the desert locust and the novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic have further accelerated this challenge. Despite her vast productive land, Kenya has been importing staple food particularly maize while her citizens have been pleading with the government to provide food especially maize flour. The youth on the other hand, cannot adequately employ the agricultural skills de...

Influence of Kenyan Youth’s Perception towards Agriculture and Necessary Interventions; a Review

Abstract Approximately 64% of unemployed persons in Kenya are youth, most of which live in rural areas and lacks formal education and vocational or professional skills. In spite of this, youth participation in agriculture has been relatively low in the country. This may be partly attributed to, among other factors, thepoor perception of the youth on agriculture. Agriculture which is basically a ruraloriented sector remains the backbone of the Kenya’s economy contributing over 30% of GDP. T...

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE LEARNING OF AGRICULTURE SCIENCE IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE AKUAPEM NORTH DISTRICT IN THE EASTERN REGION OF GHANA

The study sought to evaluate Senior High School students’ perceptions on the studying of Agriculture Science subject in the Akuapem North District in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design using questionnaires as the main data collection instrument. Data were provided by 203 students who were purposively sampled from 4,045 Senior High School students in the district. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics aided by the Statistical Pac...

TEACHER TRAINEE ATTITUDES TOWARDS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA

The study explored the extent to which gender, parental occupation and courses offered in the senior high school influenced the study of Agricultural Science. It also sought to identify the attitude of students towards Agricultural Science, determine the factors that influenced attitude of students towards the study of Agricultural Science and the possible ways to improve student's interest in Agricultural Science. Convenience sampling technique was employed to draw a sample of 120 respondent...

THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS ON THE STUDY OF AGRICULTURE SCIENCE IN JUABOSO AND BIA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN WESTERN REGION OF GHANA

The study sought to examine student’s perception on the study of agriculture science in Senior High schools in Juaboso and Bia west districts of western region of Ghana. The general objective of the study was to examine student’s perception on Agriculture Science at the Senior High school in Juaboso and Bia West Districts in western region of Ghana. The study was premised on Robert Kreitner perception model on organizational Behavioral. The study adopted a descriptive survey research desi...

Relationship between Selected Motivational Factors and the Performance of Public Secondary School Agriculture Teacher’s in Imenti South District, Kenya

Abstract Teacher motivation is very important as it directly affects the students’ performance. The performance of agriculture teachers in Imenti South District has been low compared to other districts. This has been characterized by a decline in the agriculture subject results. This might have been contributed by inadequate teacher motivation. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between selected motivational factors and the performance of secondary school agricultu...

Influence of School Agricultural Farms on Academic Performance in Agriculture in Secondary Schools

Abstract/Overview Performance in Agriculture in secondary schools countrywide has remained dismal since the year 2016 and it is mainly attributed to poor pedagogical skills and lack of proper teaching materials and infrastructure. The This study therefore sought to assess the influence of school agricultural farms on academic performance in Agriculture in secondary schools in Hamisi Sub-County, Kenya. The study employed descriptive survey research design involving census sampling. Data wa...

Influence of Khat (Miraa) Production, Trade and Consumption On Primary School Dropout among the Boys in Kangeta Division, Igembe South District, Kenya

Abstract Education for all is a global development need. Achievement of universal primary education is addressed by the second United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG). In a bid to achieve this goal, Kenya government initiated Free Primary Education (FPE) in January 2003. However, despite this effort, there has been educational wastage through declined enrolments and increased dropout rates, which are common phenomena in Kangeta Division, Igembe South District. The purpose of this s...

The drive and passion of agricultural enthusiasts.

In this essay, we discuss the elements affecting the actions, commitment, and high tenacity of the majority of agricultural enthusiasts, as well as the motivation to continue creating beneficial improvements in all areas of agriculture. Keywords: Agricultural enthusiast, agriculture, weather, environment, industries, technology.

Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife Resource Conservation in Nsukka Agricultural Zone of Enugu State

Abstract  The study determined the impact of climate change on wildlife resource conservation in Nsukka Agricultural zone of Enugu State. Specifically, the study identified the impacts of climate change on wildlife habitat, wildlife forages, wildlife health and reproduction, environmental degradation threats on wildlife conservation and sustainable wildlife conservation practices to preserve wildlife resources. Five research questions and five null hypotheses guided the study. The study adop...

Constraints Facing Cocoa-Based Agricultural Knowledge and Information System in Ghana: Perception of Cocoa Farmers in the Eastern Region of Ghana

The study ranked and analysed the constraints facing the Cocoa-based Agricultural Knowledge and Information System (AKIS) in Ghana from the perspectives of cocoa farmers in the Eastern Region. Kendall’s Coefficient of Concordance (W) was used to test the rank of factors that influence the efficient functioning of the cocoa-based AKIS. The study revealed that there was a 100% agreement among the various rankings that 22.7% of the coefficient of concordance is correct. Implying that, there is...

Development of Resource Management Programme in Sorghum Production Enterprises for Training Secondary School Graduates for Employment in Kwara and Kogi States, Nigeria

Abstract  This study focused on the development of resource management programme in sorghum production enterprises for training secondary school graduates for employment in Kwara and Kogi States, Nigeria. Six research questions were answered by the study and six hypotheses were formulated and tested at the probability of 0.05. Research and Development design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 1,624 made up of eight lecturers of Agricultural Education from University o...

Studies n the Leaf Spot Disease of Eggplant (Solanum Aethiopicum L.) and Its Management with Some Botanicals

ABSTRACT Field, greenhouse and laboratory studies were carried out at the Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka in order to evaluate the leaf spot disease of eggplant and its management with some botanicals. Field survey of diseased plants was conducted on eggplant farm. Solanum aethiopicum L. plants were sampled on every 1 m distance along the diagonal transects for disease incidence and severity. Pathogen isolation from severely infected leaves was carried out in the lab...

Cytogenetic Screening of Different Breeds of Rabbit for Growth Potentials in a Warm Humid Tropical Environment

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to determine the x-chromatin status of different breeds of rabbit and their crosses. The genotypes were Newzealand (NZW) x Newzealand (NZW), Dutch Black (DTB) x Dutch Black (DTB), (NZW) x DTB, and DTB x NZW. One hundred and sixty-nine offsprings from the mating were screened. Blood samples were collected with heparin sample bottles fortified with EDTA anti-coagulant via the ear veins and blood smears were made on clean glass slides. They were stained with Ge...


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