An industrial attachment report at national crops resources research institute (NaCRRI) Namulonge village, Busukuma sub county, Wakiso district from 1 June - 31 July 2016

Abstract

The field attachment was carried out at NaCRRI which deals mainly in research in root crops, cereals, legumes, horticulture and palm oil. It is one of the best research institutions in East Africa. Under the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO). The institute begun in 1951 dealing in research and production of cotton in East Africa which later was transformed into a general crop research in around 1993. The institute was then granted autonomy under the umbrella of National Agricultural Research institute under which it currently operates. The institute is located in Wakiso district, Busukuma sub county in Namulonge village with different sister zonal research center spread throughout Uganda. The organization and management structure is very pleasing because the well-defined hierarchical system in which roles and responsibilities are stipulated which enhances accountability, transparency and efficiency. Basing on the above, the institute was surpassing providing all the required and anticipated skills for me, an upcoming agricultural scientist whose major role is to become a problem solver in the agricultural field. Skills and knowledge gained were in the areas of pathology, entomology, agronomy, breeding, social economics and climate change under the different programs of cereals, root crops, pulses, horticulture and palm oil as elaborated in chapter three. This report therefore is based on purely the activities that were carried out during the internship period and the versed literature that was provided. Forever will I be grateful to NaCRRI for the work well done towards my academic and professional growth.