An internship report carried out at Sironko district local government from 28/February/2022 to 22/April/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 at the district Ideal Government. The work was' under the supervision of Mrs. Namuyenge Rebecca the district assistant agricultural officer Sironko district. This was to fulfil 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 fanners activities such as rice nursery bed preparation, training farmers about soybean production, bean production, and pests and diseases control in both rice. beans, and soya beau production. (Chapter two). 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 faced by the internee, relevant skills acquired, qualification acquired, responsibilities undertaken and how the attachment is going to influence my future career. (chapter three). In chapter four 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 improved seed varieties to farmers, provision of more extension services on post-harvest handling, fertilizer and chemical use to farmers by government. The skills and experience I have acquired during the training have empowered me to become a potential Assistant Agricultural Officer. I have been. shaped to support, guide fanners and farming communities crop production and management.