An industrial training report for activities carried out at national semi-arid resources research institute (NaSARRI) in Serere district

Abstract

Industrial training was carried out at the National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI) as the area of field attachment for a period of two months from 28th February to 22nd April 2022.NaSARRI is located 21 km south west of Soroti Town The purpose of industrial training was to enable students to get exposure to the practical activities in relation to the theory being learnt from class by interacting with the different field supervisors who will impart practical skills to students. While at NaSARRI I was able to carry out several activities under various research programmes like Dryland cereals, dryland legumes, cotton, oil crops and farm management where I carried out activities like; emasculation, crossing, pest and disease management and identification, taking of plot and grain weights of seeds. However during industrial training I faced some challenges like in adequate tools and equipment for carrying out practical at the station, I also faced a problem of un favorable weather conditions which made it difficult for us to carry out some of the expected practical activities like field marking and planting because of prolonged draught, In conclusion industrial training was conducted successfully without any interruption, And I therefore recommend the Administration of the research station to acquire more tools and equipment for carrying out practical.