An industrial training report carried out at SASAKAWA Africa association at Nakapiripirit field office from 8th February to 6th May 2022.

Abstract

I compiled this study report during industrial training that began on Monday 28th February 2022 and ended on Friday 22nd April 2022 The training was for eight weeks and was carried out in SASAKAWA Africa Association in Nabilatuk district. This was to fulfill the requirements needed for the award of a diploma in crop production and management Busitema University, putting much of the theoretical knowledge got in class in to Practice, acquire practical skills in farm management and get exposed to the working environment. I participated in several activities such as training farmers in post-harvest handling of agricultural produce e.g. proper harvesting, transportation, drying, processing, packaging, storage and marketing These activities were done out of proper time allocation and management as my supervisor was eager for me to learn much from the field. On the same note, challenges which I faced, relevant skills acquired, qualification acquired, responsibilities undertake and how the attachment is going to influence my future carrier. The study report presents the conclusion and recommendations, the appendices which contain the daily activity work plan, photographs showing the different activities carried out. The recommendations suggested include, provision of drying materials such as tamplines to farmers, provision of more extension services on post-harvest handling, fertilizer and chemical use to farmers by the company.