Here is the summary of the course outline
The course seeks to develop
and consolidate student’s understanding of the key theoretical and
methodological issues in current agrarian studies. It further reinforce
student’s ability to examine major agricultural & rural development issues
in terms of agricultural reforms, causes, challenges and prospects with
reference to the Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) in general and
Zimbabwe in particular. The course is there to empower
students with abilities to explain the contribution of agricultural innovation,
research & extension services in agricultural development in Zimbabwe. A diversity of factors which affect agricultural production are discussed which include climate change, socioeconomic and political.