Industrial training report carried out at Busitema University Arapai Campus farm, Soroti.

Abstract

This report contains and describes the activities implemented, skills and qualifications gained, challenges faced during the industrial training, conclusion of the report and recommendations derived from the challenges faced. The objective of this industrial training is to make students benefit from the skills and knowledge gained from the fields, apply the knowledge they get from the classroom in 'the field and build confidence in the students. During internship I was attached to the department of crop production and management and some animal sections. This was followed by orientation where I was first introduced to the farm and later, I implemented the activities such as; dehorning of animals, deworming, cleaning the piggery unit, planting of Napier grass, establishment of banana plantation, animal diagnosis, mixing of feeds for feeding animals such as pigs and cattle in the farm. We also learnt how relate and communicate with others. These activities have made me to gain a lot of skills and knowledge like; Deworming of goats and cattle, skills in Castration, skills in general management of animals, communication skills and confidence in training farmers on animal and crop management, during internship, I also faced some challenges like; limited plant seeds in crop section, prolonged drought that affected our planning in activities such as establishment of Napier pastures. Limited veterinary drugs and equipment to use at the farm, in conclusion, all the activities were implemented and industrial training was carried out successfully. I was able to gain a lot from it. I was in position of getting practical skills and knowledge in line with my career and relating with people in the field. Much as all were successfully done, there were also challenges which hindered the smooth running of the activities making me recommend that the university provides the farm section with all the necessary equipment’s needed for smooth running of farm activities and also can also better the learning mostly in practical aspect of learning. Government should also increase more equipment and veterinary drugs to be installed so that animals are treated and vaccinated in time.