An industrial training report carried out at Abi-zonal agricultural research and development institute.

Abstract

This report serves to provide information about my Industrial training conducted for two and a half months at Abi-ZARDI, a National Agricultural Research Institution located 8km away from Arua city (Arua district) in Manibe ward along Rhino camp road. The university introduced the policy of industrial training to impact practical skills and knowledge to students. During the industrial training, several activities were conducted in several units like; crop, soil science, livestock, aquaculture and apiculture where qualified and technical technicians took students through. The units tackled over this period made me to attain skills and knowledge on; pest and disease control in crop, compost manure making, ear tagging, dehorning livestock, castration among others. Industrial training was done successful although challenges like inadequate tools, tools not being in good condition, dry season limiting on some agronomic practices, however the limitations can be resolved by; repairing work tools, provision of more tools, more knap sack sprayers to easy work in various units. The recommendation to Abi-ZARDI was to train industrial students on agricultural mechanization so that students gain knowledge on it. To the University; the University should prolong industrial training period so that students acquire more practical knowledge.