ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the attitude of students towards agricultural education and
training (AET). The sample population of the study was 375 high school agricultural science students in KwaZulu-
Natal province in South Africa. A five-point Likert-type scale was used. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was found to
be 0.8, which indicated the internal consistency of the scale. Over 90% of students had a positive perception
towards farming, agricultural education, high school agricultural knowledge impartation and the importance of
practical lessons, but responded negatively (P < 0.001) to the delivery process, especially regarding agricultural
sessions. A higher percentage (75%) of the respondents showed that they are acquiring agriculture knowledge to
target the public institutions. The majority of students had high favourable attitude towards AET. There was
significant (P < 0.001) attitude score difference between dedicated, urban and rural high schools students’ perception
towards AET. The provision of fields for practical experience, laboratories and libraries to facilitate the learning
is also recommended. The responsible body should focus on the impartation of the agri-business concept in order
to create awareness in learners about the potential of agriculture for job creation.