Industrial training carried out at Nabuin zonal agricultural research development institute (Nabuin ZARDI) Nabilatuk district Lorengedwat sub county.

Abstract

The industrial training (I.T) was carried out in Nabuin Zonal agricultural research and development institute /National Agricultural research organization (Nabuin ZARDI/NARO) located in Nabilatuk District. Industrial training placement has always been assigned by the university in order for students to put class knowledge into practice in either a governmental, non-governmental and private organizations. During my 2-month industrial period. I got engaged in activities both under livestock and crop departments and they Included; spraying of livestock, weight estimation in calves, modern agronomic practices (use of zai pits, data collection on the woodlot, establishment of demonstration garden post-harvest on millet transplanting tomatoes and green pepper, modern aquaculture practices. Objectives of industrial training; to understand research in crop production for semi-arid production system in areas of semi-research and production for management, to manage research information system that ensures adequate information and linkage with the stake holders and partners The industrial training greatly impacted on me I learnt many lessons and gained vast skills and knowledge despite the less earnt and knowledge acquired, there were a few challenges such as lack of a library at Nabuin ZARDI for Information access and also insecurity was a very big challenge. Despite the challenges like insecurity which always left intel ns and field staff in fear during field work, lack of the library for carrying out research and more relevant information concerning academics the industrial training was greatly rewarding and successful with vast knowledge and skills acquired however, I do recommend construction and equipping of the Library at Nabuin ZARDI to be done, the institute should purchase computers so that records are stored electronically.