Internship report conducted at national crops resources research institute (NaCRRI) Namulonge.

Abstract

This industrial training report contains four chapters and clearly describes the details of activities both practical and lectures that we performed at NaCRRI and these include; CEREALS, HORTICULTURE OIL PALM, ROOT CROPS AND LEGUMES programmes as presented below; Chapter one; This chapter describes NaCRRI, the historical background, vision, mission and purpose, objectives of the training, the Organization structure of NaCRRI is in the appendices. Chapter two; Here, I described the set of activities got involved in the four programs at NaCRRI for example Cereals (maize and rice), Root crops (cassava, sweet potatoes), Legumes (beans and soya beans), Horticulture (solanecious vegetables and fruits). Under each section, various activities are done such as pathology, entomology, agronomy, data collection and breeding. Chapter three; This chapter summarizes the impacts the attachment i.e. skills acquired, responsibilities undertaken, influence of the attachment to my future career plans, correlation of the attachment activities with class room knowledge and the various challenges faced during the period of the attachment. Chapter four; This chapter contains the recommendations from NaCRRI and BUAC which includes conclusions, appendices, work plan, and references.