Abstract:
Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) is part of Makerere University under the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). It is located 19km North West of Kampala along Gayaza road (to Namulonge) in Kabanyolo village Nangabo sub county, Kyandondo East county Wakiso district. The major section comprises of Banana, coffee, horticulture, hydroponics, greenhouse, tissue culturing, piggery dairy, poultry, and pasture. And products produced are; bananas, poultry (broilers and layers) eggs, milk from dairy animals kept vermin-compost and earthworms’ coffee beans, and soybean seeds among others. MUARIK offers services majorly extension services and also education for most students from different parts of the country it is a center for research for most students and researchers in the science field majorly agriculture. The general objective of this attachment is to ensure students acquire a hand on experience in the field of agriculture.
Skilling, the students to be able to identify and solve challenges that farmers are most likely to face in their various settings
Basing on daily activities, the most important practical learned includes
The major challenges faced include limited time for carrying out practical activities, repeatedly doing the same activities, and lack of adequate facilities to carry out practical.
In conclusion, the study has been a great one since the institute facilitators have been able to show a way of hospitality to the student and were dedicated to giving their best to ensure the students were able to acquire the necessary knowledge that prepares them for the labor market.
