Agricultural education in Africa : the origin, purpose and work of the FAO special program for Education and Training in Africa

Abstract

Since the end of the Second World War, and especially during the past decade, the role and importance of agricultural education in Africa has undergone profound and unprecedented change. From "being a relatively minor activity principally concerned with the training of junior field staff for work in agricultural extension, forestry and animal health, technical education and training in food and agriculture are now universally recognized as key factors in the whole process of economic and social development in African countries. Agricultural education at all levels, from university faculties through intermediate levels to farmer training, has developed out of all recognition during the past 10 years.