Status of Higher Agricultural Education in Ethiopia: A Review

Abstract

The paper reviews the historical development of high-level manpower training in agriculture and its level of achievement, and the linkages between higher education institutions, research and extension programs. It also assesses the common problems facing institutions of higher learning in agriculture and related fields. The quality and relevance of programs, interconnection among all levels of agricultural education and training systems and the wider linkages with key stakeholders are given due emphasis. Competency of the faculty and quality of technical staff have been reviewed. In general, for institutions to be operational, it needs visionary and focused leadership, workable plan and good management. Low communication in science (bad practices in research report writing and in press) and low public confidence in new technologies have to be improved.