Objectives Achievement of the Schools Agriculture Program in Swaziland: Implications for Future Curriculum Reforms

A descriptive survey study, employing triangulation procedures, was conducted to determine the extent to which the modern agriculture program in Swaziland secondary schools has achieved its objectives, and whether statistically significant differences existed among respondent’s perceptions. The study revealed that the program has facilitated the demonstration and practice of business aspects of farming and created awareness of career opportunities in farming and its associated technologies. The program has laid a foundation for further academic studies in agriculture, and provided a basis for understanding the role and methods of extension agencies. Statistically significant differences in program rating were observed between the perceptions of teachers and students, and by place of regular residence (rural, peri- urban and urban). The study further found that the statistically significant differences were small, and of no practical value. Thus, demographic characteristics of respondents were eliminated as confounding the results of this study.