Longhorn Agriculture Grade 6 is a comprehensive and learner-centered course book developed in strict adherence to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It is tailored to equip learners with practical agricultural knowledge, values, and skills necessary for self-reliance, environmental stewardship, and sustainable agricultural practices.

The book systematically covers all the CBC strands for Grade 6 Agriculture, including Soil and Water Conservation, Crop Production, Animal Production, and Agricultural Safety Practices. Lessons are organized to promote experiential learning through well-structured activities, simplified explanations, and real-life examples that link classroom knowledge with everyday agricultural practices.

Each chapter includes competency-based activities that foster critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. Assessment tasks and end-of-topic review questions help evaluate learners’ progress and reinforce understanding of key concepts. The book also integrates cross-cutting issues such as environmental conservation, health education, and technology use in agriculture.

Key features of Longhorn Agriculture Grade 6 include:

• CBC-aligned content with clearly stated learning outcomes

• Interactive learner activities that encourage hands-on learning

• Rich, full-colour illustrations and photographs for better concept visualization

• Formative and summative assessment tasks to track learner achievement

• Integration of life skills and core values to support holistic development

• A comprehensive Teacher’s Guide (available separately) for enhanced curriculum delivery

This course book serves as an essential resource for learners, teachers, and parents, providing a solid foundation in Agriculture and preparing learners for real-world application and lifelong learning.