Experience

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  Agricapital seed company

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Intern agronomist

  * Offered technical extension services to contract outgrower farmers in seed multiplication on the following; site selection, planting, irrigation, fertilizer application, crop protection, emasculation, harvesting, grading and sorting.* Supported breeder seed production trials; conducted seed germination and purity test, collected and analysed data from trial fields.* Carefully monitored the effects biotic and abiotic factors on plant growth, such as soil characteristics, temperature, pests and diseases, and water.* Developed and submitted technical reports detailing project progress and technical assistance provision.* Supported in setting up Demo Plots showcasing the performance of different seed varieties offered by Agricapital Seed Company. Show less

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  Asanah farms

  May 2019 - now

  Farm manager

  Asanah Farms is a commercial agricultural firm cultivating a variety of crops on over 120 hectares of land and has 40 hectares of natural forest in Mchinji District, Malawi.Duties:Farm Business* Developing innovative strategic plans that meet the business objectives of the farming business.* Managing the profitable sales of agricultural produce by performing market analysis, identifying best selling options and ensuring successful sales and satisfied customer base.Farm Management & Operations* Establishing basic work procedures and work plans that ensure agricultural practices and cultivation systems are harmonized in the farm.* Preparation of an efficient production budget and maintaining a consistent monitoring system.* Development of farming plans for the season including hectarage, varieties, plant spacing, crop nutrition, crop protection, labour, and harvest requirements.* Responsible for the procurement of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and all farm inputs.* Ensuring maintenance of the farm offices, buildings, equipments and implements.* Train and mentor employees to meet company goals.* Ensuring proper allocation and utilization of seasonal labour and ensuring that all labour contracts are well managed in conformity with the standard labour regulations.* Staff Management: Task and oversee one Assistant, four Supervisors and workforce of 120 casual workers, two tractors with implements.Crop Production* Overseeing all aspects of production using Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) to achieve optimum yield and ensure farm profitability.* Ensuring crop husbandry, fertilizers, pesticides and farming operations are monitored and well managed to the acceptable standards. * Evaluating and reporting on ways on how to sustainably minimize fertilizer and pesticides application in order to minimize costs and environmental impact.* Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity by devising best land and forest use practices. Show less

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  Genscore africa

  Jun 2022 - now

  Farm manager