| dc.description.abstract | The aim of this supervised field attachment was to put the theoretical work into practice so as to
acquire technical and professional agricultural experience and skills in the operation and
management of different agricultural enterprises thus the preparation for a career in Agricultural
extension worker. The areas covered at while at Rwebitaba ZARDI were crop production which
comprised of bananas, maize, rice, cassava, tomatoes and Agroforestry, with animal production
areas covered included livestock management, aquaculture, and Apiculture. In the above areas
covered, I gained knowledge and skills in identification of animal diseases like mastitis, the
effect of weather to bees, how to prepare a banana planting material. However, while at
Rwebitaba ZARDI I encountered few challenges which include; excessive use of chemicals
which did not fit well with my programme and I was able to them adopt integrated pest
management practices and organic farming, limited time with my supervisor this was mitigated
by involving me in some activities available with the casual workers and also used to delicate
someone to take me through. In addition, I recommended that the Rwebitaba ZARDI should
adopt organic farming as this ensures conserves the environment, the supervisor should always
fix enough time for the interns. | en_US |
