DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2015.v03i01.022

Pages: 164-169

This study sought to investigate the challenges faced by primary schools in the teaching of agriculture. The study employed the quantitative paradigm and adopted the descriptive survey design. The population comprised all primary schools in Lupane District. The sample comprised of 220 respondents made up of 20 heads of schools and 200 teachers of which 53% were male and 47% female. Data were collected using a questionnaire which had both close-ended and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to interpret data. The study revealed that the introduction of agriculture in primary schools has increased the number of subjects in the primary school curriculum, thereby further burdening both teachers and pupils with work. The study recommends that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should inject more funds towards the teaching of agriculture as the subject requires equipment, land and animals and birds for it to be effectively implemented.